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RESOLUTION NO. 38 - 08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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ESTABLISHING A POLICY PROHIBITING TOBACCO COMPANY SPONSORSHIP
OF CITY EVENTS AND CITY EVENT PUBLICATIONS
WHEREAS, tobacco use has proven to be an addictive, unhealthy, and harmful habit with
significant social and economic costs; and
WHEREAS, multiple studies have shown that tobacco product advertising results in increased
demand; and
WHEREAS, the City's young adult population can be especially vulnerable to tobacco company
advertising campaigns; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has a substantial interest in promoting and ensuring healthy living
and healthy lifestyles for its residents; and
WHEREAS, City events are attended by a significant proportion of its residents, who will be
exposed to various sponsorship media.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Dublin that the
City of Dublin:
. Shall neither solicit nor accept any tobacco-related funding or sponsorship for City sponsored
events or activities, where "tobacco-related funding" means funding from a manufacturer,
distributor, or retailer whose principal business is related to tobacco products; and
. Shall neither solicit nor accept tobacco-related advertisements for inclusion in City event
publications, where "tobacco-related advertisements" means advertising for a manufacturer,
distributor or retailer whose principal business is related to tobacco products.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 2008.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Reso No. 38-08, Adopted 3/04/08, Item 7.1
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