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Youth and county health staff urge Santa Maria to expand smoke‑free outdoor rules
Summary
Youth activists from Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley urged the City Council to adopt a stronger smoke‑free outdoor policy covering dining, sidewalks, work sites and public events; a county tobacco prevention coordinator offered technical assistance and support.
Members of Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley’s Youth Action Coalition told the City Council on Tuesday that the city should expand its smoke‑free outdoor protections to reduce secondhand smoke exposure, improve public health and set a stronger example for youth.
Adeline Espinosa, a recent graduate of Pioneer Valley High School, described frequently smelling secondhand smoke while walking and said expanded outdoor protections would reduce litter and improve air quality.…
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