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Board urges 'No' on Proposition C, citing youth vaping epidemic
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Education adopted a resolution urging voters to oppose Proposition C, citing federal and local public-health findings about rising youth e-cigarette use and flavored-product appeal; the resolution passed by a 6–0 roll call.
The San Francisco Board of Education on Sept. 24 voted unanimously to urge a 'No' vote on Proposition C (November 2019), a ballot measure that would roll back certain local e-cigarette restrictions. The board’s resolution, introduced by Commissioner Norton and President Cook, cites Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Surgeon General findings on skyrocketing youth e-cigarette use and research showing flavor appeal among youth.
The resolution highlights public-health concerns: the board noted CDC warnings that e-cigarette use increases risk for subsequent tobacco use and can harm adolescent brain development; it also referenced research and advocacy findings about product flavors and the market dominance of certain manufacturers. Commissioners and members of the public who spoke in favor of the resolution described youth vaping as an urgent public-health problem observed in middle and high schools.
The board referenced local policy context: in June 2019 the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance requiring Food and Drug Administration review for certain e-cigarette products and restricting flavored e-cigarette sales; Proposition C would repeal that ordinance’s consumer protections and constrain future local health-code amendments related to e-cigarettes. The resolution notes that a major industry campaign was funding Proposition C.
The board adopted the resolution by roll call (6 ayes). Several commissioners urged continued district education and prevention efforts to address vaping and nicotine dependence among students.
