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Newark honored for tobacco retail licensing; city readies enforcement with state grant
Summary
Newark received recognition from the Alameda County Tobacco Control Coalition for adopting a local tobacco retail licensing ordinance in October 2024; the council and staff described steps taken for implementation and said a California Department of Justice enforcement grant will support inspections and retailer education.
Newark City Council members and staff accepted awards April 24 recognizing the city’s October 2024 adoption of a tobacco retail licensing ordinance designed to curb youth access to flavored tobacco and other youth‑oriented products.
The awards, presented by the Alameda County Tobacco Control Coalition, singled out both the council’s policy action and the work of Oscar Carrillo, Newark’s Community Preservation Manager, for leading the ordinance’s development and initial implementation steps.
“The Alameda County Tobacco Control Coalition would like to honor Mayor Hannon and the entire Newark City Council for their commitment to protecting the health and well‑being of young people and other…
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