Local control died with the Civil war over "slavery." (Not to mention cecession which is not prohibited in the Constitution then or now... Now if the South had "gone to court..." but they "opened fire" on Ft. Sumner and Lincoln could "put down" a rebellion... protect federal troops/ property, etc.)
Local attorneys have high paid easy jobs and are not going to cross the politicians unless they think it will get them fired/unelected. Gunnies don't have that kind of "clout..." Not yet...
Biggest political figure against smoking, AGAINST SMOKING, in the 20th Century???
A. Hitler... (he is winning. Seig Heil.)