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Volunteer urges stronger anti-vaping outreach and human-trafficking education
Summary
Claire Hill, a public commenter, praised enforcement actions against vape retailers, offered to volunteer for outreach, and urged the committee to learn about human trafficking and invite expert panelists to discuss local risks for ages 11–15.
Claire Hill, who identified herself during public comment, thanked the committee for prior attention to tobacco and vaping and said community response on social media showed strong interest: she said her post drew about 150 public replies and private messages from parents, teachers and medical personnel seeking support. She offered to volunteer for outreach work, saying "I'm willing to volunteer and help" and asked the committee to engage parents more in anti-vaping efforts.
Hill also urged the committee to address human trafficking awareness, recommending outside speakers and local panelists who presented at a recent event. She told the committee the leading age group for trafficking is "11 to 15 years old" and suggested inviting experts such as the panelist she named to educate the community and committee members.
