CINCINNATI -- Many Ohio cities have adopted smoking bans and there is speculation that Cincinnati could be next.

Vice Mayor Alicia Reece announced Wednesday the next steps toward a potential smoking ban.

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First, Reece said she will launch a stop by campaign where she will make visits to restaurants, bars, bingo halls, bowling alleys and other establishments to talk with owners and citizens about the issue.

Then Reece will meet with advocating and opposing groups and organizations. A citizen survey will also be launched.

Reece, in conjunction with the late Dr. Malcolm Adcock, launched the smoking advisory group last fall to study the issue of a potential smoking ban.