Heads Up, Chicago

[JustJulie]

As if it wasn’t bad enough that the Chicago City Council followed in the footsteps of New York City by prohibiting vaping in the same places where smoking is banned, now Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is promoting a tax on vapor products and other tobacco products (OTP) not currently subject to city taxes or fees.

See the Call to Action for Chicago on how you can help:

CASAA: Chicago, IL - Local Alert! Oppose extra taxes on e-cigarettes and other smoke-free nicotine products.

 

[JustJulie]

Update - 10.13.15
In the next week, there will be two opportunities for vapers to make their voices heard in opposition to Mayor Emanuel’s proposed tax on vapor products.
The Chicago City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting

Wednesday, October 14th
10:00 AM
Council Chamber, Second Floor City Hall
121 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602​

A public hearing on the city’s 2016 budget is on the agenda for this meeting. Residents will have an opportunity to testify on budget issues, including a damaging tax on e-cigarette liquid and new taxes on smokeless tobacco products.
If you plan to speak, make sure to sign up. A sign-in sheet will be available starting at 10 am.
Please make plans to attend this hearing. Even if you do not intend to speak, your presence is important as it demonstrates the large group of people affected by this issue.
Can’t make tomorrow’s meeting? You will have another opportunity to voice your opposition before the Budget Committee on

Monday, October 19th
1:00 PM
Council Chamber, Second Floor City Hall
121 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602​

If you are unable to attend either of these meetings, Please take a moment to send emails and make calls to your Alderman. Please see contact information and talking points in our previous alerts below.

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