This unanimous vote by the City Council tonight means fewer of our Long Beach young people will become lifelong nicotine addicts. It means fewer people in Long Beach will become addicted due to tobacco flavors like cotton candy, or bubble gum. It means fewer Long Beach residents will suffer the long-term health impacts associated with tobacco use and nicotine addiction.
I am proud that we are leading the way as a City making public health a priority for all residents and I thank those many residents, especially the youth who have spoken up in favor of the important role this ban will play in limiting the tragic effects of addiction.
