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Keystone Heights adopts ordinance banning smoking and vaping on city property
Summary
The Keystone Heights City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-618 on March 2, 2026, to prohibit smoking and vaping on city parks and property after a second reading and a public hearing; the vote was 5-0.
The Keystone Heights City Council voted 5-0 on March 2, 2026, to adopt Ordinance 2026-618, which prohibits smoking and vaping on city parks and other city-owned property. City Attorney Rich Komando read the ordinance by title during the second reading and public hearing.
A student, Valencia Johnson of Orange Park High School, spoke in favor of the measure during public comment, providing information on the dangers of secondhand smoke. Councilman Brandon Ludwig moved to approve the ordinance; Vice Mayor Dave Welch seconded the motion and the council approved it unanimously. The ordinance passed on second reading and will govern smoking and vaping on designated city property going forward.
