The Smoke-Free Movement
SMOKE FREE "PLAYS IN PEORIA"...AND WINNEBAGO COUNTY TOO!!
Advocates of Smoke Free policies have long maintained that smoke freee policies are not only good public health policy, but widely popular as well. But many lawmakers, particularly downstate lawmakers, tend to feel the issue plays differently in their part of the state, despite overwhelming polling data to the contrary.
Well, yesterday's municipal elections should help put that point of view to rest for good. Two major downstate regions -- the city of Peoria, and Winnebago County, voted overwhelmingly in favor of Smoke Free Illinois -- a law to eliminate smoking in all indoor public places and workplaces.
In Peoria, over 66% of the voters supported the non-binding ballot question
In Rockford, over 67% were in support.
Hopefully the State Representatives who serve these communities will hear this message loud and clear, and sign on in support of Smoke Free Illinois.
You can help them hear the message by clicking here to send a message to your local Representative.
Well, yesterday's municipal elections should help put that point of view to rest for good. Two major downstate regions -- the city of Peoria, and Winnebago County, voted overwhelmingly in favor of Smoke Free Illinois -- a law to eliminate smoking in all indoor public places and workplaces.
In Peoria, over 66% of the voters supported the non-binding ballot question
In Rockford, over 67% were in support.
Hopefully the State Representatives who serve these communities will hear this message loud and clear, and sign on in support of Smoke Free Illinois.
You can help them hear the message by clicking here to send a message to your local Representative.