Councilmember Shayla Favor Responds to Governor DeWine's Veto of HB 513
For Immediate Release
January 5, 2023
“I’d like to thank Governor Mike DeWine for standing up in support of our children’s health. Flavored Tobacco and tobacco addiction has an undeniable chokehold on Black and Brown communities and we must confront that with investment and meaningful policy change," says Councilmember Shayla Favor. "That’s why Columbus City Council and Columbus Public Health are excited to partner with community health organizations for a $1 million cessation education campaign to support our youth and residents with access and awareness of programs that can help them fight addiction.”