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Dade City commission approves first reading of tobacco-free parks ordinance after youth presentation
Summary
The Dade City Commission voted 5-0 on first reading to advance Ordinance 2025-03, which would prohibit smoking and vaping in city parks; the measure followed a presentation from the Boys & Girls Club SWAT students and support from Tobacco Free Florida partners.
Dade City commissioners voted unanimously on first reading to advance an ordinance that would ban smoking and vaping in city parks after hearing a presentation from local students working with Tobacco Free Florida.
City staff introduced Ordinance 2025-03, described by staff as a measure to “prohibit smoking or vaping in or on city parks” and provide definitions, enforcement and penalties. Miss Van Ervin, speaking for staff, said the Dade City Youth Council worked with Tobacco Free Florida and asked the commission to consider the change to “support a safer, healthier environment for our community.”
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