New updates to tobacco license ordinance

Tempe City Council’s Human Services and Human Safety Committee is moving forward with a focused approach to a proposed ordinance that aims to decrease youth tobacco and e-cigarette use. The updated proposal would establish a tobacco sales license, enact fees to ensure compliance and raise the minimum age of tobacco purchase to 21 years old.

Next, the city will engage in a second public involvement process to solicit feedback about changes to the proposal. Two meetings and an online survey will be held in March.

After the public engagement process in March, the ordinance could be brought to the full Council for discussion at a future City Council meeting, potentially in April or May. Then, pending Council consensus, any new fees would be posted on the city’s website for 60 days before a vote is taken.

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Free COVID-19 and flu vaccines Feb. 1

Stay healthy! Free COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available at the Westside Multi-generational Center, 715 W. 5th St., from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1 and again on March 1 and April 5.

The Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is s available for people 6 months and older. The flu vaccine is available for people 6 months and older; a high-dose flu vaccine is available for people 65 and older. The vaccine event is being offered in partnership with Maricopa County Public Health.

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Free Museum Day

As a way to celebrate Arizona's 111th Statehood Day, the Arizona Historical Society is offering free admission from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. Enjoy kids crafts and activities, a scavenger hunt, and explore the new Japanese American Rebuilding Home Plate exhibit.

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