13 WTHR - Indianapolis News |Mayor Ballard still on fence over smoking ban expansion
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The proposal failed on a close vote, and sponsors are encouraged to revive the same proposal early next year.
Even if the City-County Council eventually passes the proposal, it would still need Mayor Greg Ballard's support.
Eyewitness News asked him where he stands on the smoking ban.
Eyewitness News: "Will you sign it as it is?"
Mayor: "I've said I would not tell Iwo Jima vets they cannot smoke at a VFW. I'm not going there.
Eyewitness News: "So you wouldn't sign it?"
Mayor: "That depends on what it says."
Eyewitness News: "If there's an exception for clubs?"
Mayor: "Private clubs have always been private, so I guess I wish they would focus on the outcome instead of the people."
The smoking ban can come back up for a vote if 15 councilors agree to give it a second chance.
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