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Eudora students pushing school board to take district smoke free
Students calling themselves “T4” Teen Teams Talking Tobacco, from Eudora High School are launching an anti-smoking campaign that will include asking the school board to ban smoking on all district property.
“I think it makes Eudora, as a school district, look better because we’re able to go out and tell people not to smoke,” junior Cecilia Lehmann said.
On Sept. 10, T4 takes its cause to the school board. Smoking already is prohibited in district buildings but is allowed outside the buildings and at athletic fields after school hours.
“We’re not trying to make people quit. We just want smoke-free areas for the students,” said student Madeline Dickerson.
In the area, Lawrence and De Soto school districts already have policies similar to the one the students will ask the board to approve. Baldwin City and Tonganoxie do not.
Take Action
If you live in Eudora OR know someone who lives in Eudora who is in favor of a comprehensive smoke free ordinance, please have them write or call the City Council as soon as possible. If you send an e-mail ask the recipient to forward the email to their contacts in Eudora. Eudora residents, please make your feelings known.
Just click the link below
Mayor Scott Hopson (785)542-1923
Chairman Jeff Peterson (785)542-3767
Tim Reazin (785)542-3719
Maria Nelson (913)269-0550
Fred Stewart (785)542-2724
Bill Whitten (785)542-2600
Don't forget to let your State Elected Officials know you want a smoke free state as well. Click here to find your state elected officials or choose from the names below.
House District 38
Representative Anthony Brown (785)296-7679
Senate District 3
Senator Tom Holland (785)296-7372
Also, contact your local newspaper and let them know what you think. Information and links on how to send a letter to the editor are below.
The Eudora News: Submit Letter to the Editor
