The Cook County Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee is scheduled to vote on Tobacco 21 on Wednesday, November 14th

The Tobacco-free Living Hub needs your help!
As you may have heard, a Tobacco 21 bill passed the Illinois Senate and House but was vetoed by the Governor in August. But that doesn’t mean our work is done! Next Wednesday, the Cook County Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee is scheduled to vote on a Tobacco 21 policy for Suburban Cook County. This legislation would include Proviso Township. We need your support to let the committee know that this legislation is important!

Contact your Commissioner by clicking here, and let them know why you think Tobacco 21 is an important policy that will save lives!

Young adulthood is a critical age for smoking initiation with 95% of smokers starting before age 21. We can limit youth access to tobacco by raising the legal age to purchase tobacco to 21. Preventing smoking means fewer long-term smokers, reducing the overall smoking rates, saving lives and saving money. Let the Cook County Board know that Tobacco 21 will save lives and save the county millions in future health care costs.

If you have any questions, reach out to Lesli at lvaughan@resphealth.org or 312-628-0208.
 
Respiratory Health Association