EKB News

Prestonsburg officials met Monday night with members of the "Breathe Easy, Floyd County" coalition to discuss an ordinance that would ban smoking in public buildings. At the city council meeting, the coalition voiced its opinion, saying this is a public health issue for the work place, and they expect clean water and clean air. While some businesses are all for it, some fear it may hurt their business. The first reading of the ordinance will be conducted at the next city council meeting, and could get final approval by the end of July. The ordinance would follow smoking bans in Pikeville and Paintsville.