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Sussex County proclaims April 1 Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action, highlights youth vaping concerns
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The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners designated April 1, 2026 as Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action, citing a rise in youth e-cigarette use and encouraging community awareness; county prevention partners and students were recognized at the meeting.
At its March 25 meeting, the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners read a proclamation declaring April 1, 2026 as Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action and encouraged residents to raise awareness about youth tobacco and e-cigarette use.
Commissioner Dave Silverthorn read the proclamation, which described youth e-cigarette rates as at a 20-year high nationally and criticized industry marketing of flavored and disposable vaping devices. The proclamation noted Take Down Tobacco is a signature platform of the group Tobacco-Free Kids and encouraged community involvement with local prevention partners, including the Center for Prevention and Counseling.
A county participant noted a Take Down Tobacco outreach table planned for the following week. Students from High Point and Kittatinny were acknowledged as participating in local prevention efforts.
The proclamation was adopted as read; no subsequent board action on tobacco policy or funding was recorded at the meeting.
