State and Local Agencies and Organizations
California
Colleen Stevens
Tobacco Control Section
Department of Health Services
(916) 449-5508
cstevens@dhs.ca.gov
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Research on tobacco use in California, including fact sheets on how tobacco impacts different populations and case studies.
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BREATH: The California Smoke-Free Bars, Workplaces and Communities Program. Information on California 's experience with implementing a statewide smoke-free workplace law in hospitality venues, including restaurants, bars and gaming clubs. Includes information on public support for the law and resources for employees, business owners and law enforcement personnel.
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Impact of California 's smoke-free workplace law, including public support, implementation and effect on the state's hospitality and tourism sectors
Colorado
Deb Montgomery, MPH
Training Coordinator/SHS Specialist
State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO 80246
(303) 692-2509
debbie.montgomery@state.co.us
- Smoke-free Colorado offers a wide range of up-to-date brochures, fact sheets and media materials.
Connecticut
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Information kit for businesses, restaurants and bars on becoming smoke-free, Department of Public Health
Delaware
Deb Brown
Director of Programs & Advocacy
American Lung Association of Delaware
1021 Gilpin Avenue, Suite 202
Wilmington , DE 19806
(302) 655-7258, x22
dbrown@lunginfo.org
- Delaware Implementation Issues
- Delaware's Implementation Plan, by Fred Gatto, Delaware Health and Social Services, a presentation to the OSH Media Network, November 11, 2002
Illinois
Kathy Drea
Director, Public Policy
American Lung Association of Illinois
3000 Kelly Lane
Springfield , IL 62711
800-788-5864
kdrea@lungil.org
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Materials samples and templates, including implementation advertisements, signage, and a brochure
- Spanish language materials for businesses:
Kentucky
Maine
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Kit for creating a smoke-free workplace and examples of communication materials.
Massachusetts
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Department of Public Health: Media materials, fact sheets, tips and information about enforcement for employers and the general public.
Minnesota
Barb Schillo
ClearWay Minnesota
(952) 767-1414
bschillo@clearwaymn.org
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A Toolkit for Implementing and Defending Smoke-Free Ordinances, January 2007 (updated). A comprehensive toolkit covering enforcement, public opinion polling, economic impact, indoor air quality and smoking cessation.
New Jersey
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New Jersey GASP/ New Jersey Smoke-Free Act: Implementing regulations, landlord information, signage and enforcement tools.
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Jersey Implementation Campaign
New Mexico
Cheryl A. Ferguson, MPH
Policy Matters
1177 Laurel Place NE
Albuquerque , NM 87122
Larry Elmore
Program Manager
Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program
5301 Central Ave., NE, #800
Albuquerque , NM 87108
(505) 222-8618
New York
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The New York City Bureau of Tobacco Controls' Web site is a one-stop shop for questions about the city's smoke-free ordinance, including fact sheets, information for business owners, and an on-line complaint form.
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New York State Clean Indoor Air Act. Comprehensive smoke-free law implementation website. Examples of Q&A for the public, employers, and bar/restaurant owners; also gives information tailored to those enforcing the law.
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"I Love Smoke-free New York," CD-ROM, New York State Tobacco Control Program Clean Indoor Air Law Implementation Tool Kit.
Pennsylvania
- Smoke-free Philadelphia (Contact:
Tim Kelly,
(215) 567-4004 ext. 110. tkelly@cleanair.org)
- Print Advertisement: Congratulatory advertisement featuring a bartender
- Print Advertisement: Congratulatory advertisement featuring a bartender (Spanish)
- Print Advertisement: Congratulatory advertisement featuring a woman at a club
- Print Advertisement: Congratulatory advertisement featuring a rock musician
- Billboard: "Taking A Deep Breath In Philadelphia Won’t Count As Exercise Anymore"
- Bus Advertisement: "The People On This Bus Will Now Have The Lung Capacity To Walk Home"
Rhode Island
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Implementing regulations for state Clean Indoor Air law; signage in Portuguese; window stickers for businesses and vehicles; memo on smoke-free workplace policy.
Utah
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Tobacco Prevention and Control Program: Resources for businesses, schools, enforcement agencies and general public, including a Retailer Education Guide, Smoke-free Policy Implementation Guide, and Guide to Smoke-free Apartments and Condominiums.
Wisconsin
- "Taverns Clearing the Air": A mailer sent out to tavern and restaurant owners in Wisconsin on February 2009.
Washington
Julie Pyatt
Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
Washington State Department of Health
360-236-3643
Julie.pyatt@doh.wa.gov
Terry R Reid, Manager
Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
Washington State Department of Health
7211 Cleanwater Lane Bldg. 15
PO Box 47848
Olympia, WA 98504-7848
(360) 236-3665
terry.reid@doh.wa.gov
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Comprehensive smoke-free implementation Web site, Washington State Department of Health.


