Mayor Ron Payne told 14 News people wouldn't be able to smoke in parks, outdoor dining areas, properties owned by the city, or any public place.



Advocate for the ban, Steve Moreland, spoke at the meeting. He said, "any ordinances to slow down and encourage young people and adults to slow down smoking, if they are, and also encourage young people to never get started."



Ashley Oberst thinks a smoking ban in Owensboro would affect business, negatively.



"I think a smoking ban here in owensboro is not going to be very beneficial a lot of people in Owensboro smoke," said Oberst.

