“Tobacco and nicotine products will no longer be sold on shelves in Mill Valley. This is a big deal,” said Max Perrey, Mayor, City of Mill Valley, CA. “Recognizing our core value of protecting the safety and public health of our community, we took bold action. Our City Council unanimously said no to tobacco companies selling harmful products. We hope our action encourages other cities and counties to follow us in saying- not in our community.”
“As a general surgeon who cares for patients who struggle with nicotine addiction and suffer from tobacco-related illnesses, I witness the major hidden personal and financial cost to society from smoking that we often don’t discuss, from failed operations, readmissions to the hospital, prolonged intubation and ICU stays. The economic burden to the US from tobacco use is estimated at more than $600 billion in 2018,” said Dr. John Maa, 2018 President of the San Francisco Marin Medical Society.
“The actions across Marin, inspired by Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, serve as an inspiration across the country. This progress illuminates the path for local, state, national, and international efforts, by charting the way forward for local communities that are committed to protecting public health and preventing addiction before it begins,” noted Dr. Maa.
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