Summary
High school students from the NC Tobacco 21 Coalition urged the city to support 'Solly's Law' to raise the state tobacco purchasing age to 21 and combat high youth vaping rates in local schools.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly from the resolution.
Local youth and families vulnerable to nicotine addiction.
Retailers profiting from underage tobacco and vape sales.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - May 4, 2026
Parents and students passionately urged council to back state legislation raising the tobacco purchase age to 21 and asked the city to consider local zoning rules for vape shops near schools.
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
Youth advocates and students requested council support for Solly's Law to raise tobacco purchasing ages and curb youth vaping epidemics.
City Council - Apr 7, 2026
High school students from the NC Tobacco 21 Coalition urged the city to support 'Solly's Law' to raise the state tobacco purchasing age to 21 and combat high youth vaping rates in local schools.
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