Success Story

• Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, successfully implemented a smoking ban.
  • Sault Ste. Marie lies betweeen Lake Superior and Lake Huron.
  • Tourism is a major industry for this city whose downtown is on an island.

• They started with a collaborative effort between multiple agencies and coalitions.
  • They realized that tobacco-free beaches complimented school policies.
  • After agreeing on the need for the policy, the coalition used the media to educate community groups.
  • Youth groups were engaged.
  • They surveyed the public, which demonstrated public support.
  • They understood the political process.
    • They met with city staff regarding policy language.
    • They presented a policy resolution to the city council, which included all tobacco products.
  • "No tobacco usage" signs were posted.
  • New regulation was enforced.

---

---

Notes