Ordinance Amendment Regarding Smoking and the Use of E-Cigarettes

Spoke in support of updating the smoke-free air ordinance to protect public health without harming hospitality revenue.

A cardiologist urged council to update the smoking ordinance to protect children and reduce secondhand smoke exposure.

Praised council for saying 'no' to certain overdevelopments and urged careful infrastructure planning.

A high school student and Poe Youth Empowerment Team member urged 100% tobacco-free spaces without designated areas.

A student advocate spoke about rising youth vaping rates and the importance of consistent smoke-free public spaces.

A high school student and Teen Health Advisory Council leader supported the tobacco-free ordinance for healthy public spaces.