Receive presentation on youth tobacco marketing impacts

Youth & Community ProgramsEnvironment

In Plain English

A youth advocacy group will present research on how flavored cigarettes target young people. The presentation aims to educate the council about tobacco marketing tactics affecting local youth. Council members may give staff direction on potential policy responses after the presentation.

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Votes

direct city staff to draft an ordinance that bans menthol, small packs, and flavored tobaccos in the City of Richmond

Moved by: Councilmember WillisSeconded by: Vice Mayor Beckles
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Ben ChoiAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Ada RecinosAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye
BecklesAye