Implement Smoke-Free Beaches in St. Johns County

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Gracen Carrington and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

St. Johns County, famous for its beautiful beaches, draws thousands of visitors each year. These public spaces should be kept clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. However, discarded cigarette butts and vape residue are not only an environmental hazard but also pose serious health concerns. According to CDC, secondhand smoke from cigarettes and vapes contain harmful metals, chemicals, and toxins that are harmful to both humans and wildlife. Besides, WHO states that cigarette butts are considered the most littered item across the globe, contributing immensely to pollution. We, the residents and lovers of St. Johns County, call for the implementation of smoke-free regulations on our beaches. A smokeless beach is a step towards better health and a cleaner environment for us all. Therefore, we urge the local government to enact legislation banning smoking, including the use of cigarettes and vapes, on all St. Johns County beaches. Please, sign this petition and help us make a healthier and cleaner environment.

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Tobacco Free St. JohnsPetition StarterTobacco Free St. Johns is a community-wide, locally organized group collectively working towards eliminating initiation and use of tobacco and alternative nicotine products among St. Johns County residents.
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This petition made change with 198 supporters!
Recent signers:
Gracen Carrington and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

St. Johns County, famous for its beautiful beaches, draws thousands of visitors each year. These public spaces should be kept clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. However, discarded cigarette butts and vape residue are not only an environmental hazard but also pose serious health concerns. According to CDC, secondhand smoke from cigarettes and vapes contain harmful metals, chemicals, and toxins that are harmful to both humans and wildlife. Besides, WHO states that cigarette butts are considered the most littered item across the globe, contributing immensely to pollution. We, the residents and lovers of St. Johns County, call for the implementation of smoke-free regulations on our beaches. A smokeless beach is a step towards better health and a cleaner environment for us all. Therefore, we urge the local government to enact legislation banning smoking, including the use of cigarettes and vapes, on all St. Johns County beaches. Please, sign this petition and help us make a healthier and cleaner environment.

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Tobacco Free St. JohnsPetition StarterTobacco Free St. Johns is a community-wide, locally organized group collectively working towards eliminating initiation and use of tobacco and alternative nicotine products among St. Johns County residents.

The Decision Makers

St. Johns County Commission
3 Members
Sarah Arnold
St. Johns County Commission - District 2
Krista Keating-Joseph
St. Johns County Commission - District 4
Christian Whitehurst
St. Johns County Commission - District 1

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Petition created on April 17, 2025