Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing & Outdoor Areas

Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing & Outdoor Areas

As part of a grant from the California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP), our team is currently working to engage the LGBTQ+ community in policy advocacy

Long Term Goal: Pass smoke-free tobacco control policies in two jurisdiction of LA County’s South Bay (Redondo Beach and Inglewood)

Multi-unit housing policies protect renters and condo owners from second and thirdhand smoke exposure within their homes

Outdoor area policies protect residents and visitors from exposure to secondhand smoke in shared public spaces like parks, sidewalks, outdoor dining areas, and more

We plan to utilize the following strategies to accomplish those goals:

Advocacy Training: build a local community that is knowledgeable about tobacco control as an LGBTQ+ issue and can advocate for health equity through policy change

Community Organizing: collaborate with local LGBTQ+ community-based organizations, rental associations, condo associations, etc. to build support 

Building Resources: use the Quit Alliance partners to create a centralized program to address social and political determinants of health, tobacco-cessation, and policy advocacy, reducing tobacco-related health inequity among LGBTQ+ communities

Below are some informational flyers with city statistics we have developed for Redondo Beach, as well as considerations for best policy practices: 

 To learn more about our policy work, please go to Contact Us form and select “Get Involved in Policy Work” to leave us a message