ZIONSVILLE SMOKE FREE ORDINANCE STORY BEGINS IN
CALIFORNIA IN 2002
YOU CAN SMOKE INDOORS IN INDIANA???
“I CAN’T RAISE MY CHILDREN HERE!!!”
ANGER LEADS TO ACTION
ZIONSVILLE MEETS A COMPASSIONATECITIZEN WITH AN IDEA TO CHANGE HER
NEWLY ADOPTED HOME FOR THE BETTER
ZIONSVILLE SMOKE FREE AIR COALITION FORMS
ZIONSVILLE 2000 CENSUS DATA
• Population……………..8,775
• Minority Population…….2.9%
• Second largest community in Boone Co.
• Largest Employer is Dow AgroSciences
ZIONSVILLE SMOKE FREE AIR COALITION TAKES ACTION
• Establishes Support from Tobacco Free Boone County and ITPC
• Compassionate Citizen Support Develops
• Local Dining Establishments Are Approached for Input and Support
TIME TO APPROACH TOWN COUNCIL ON SMOKE FREE AIR
ORDINANCE POSSIBILITIES
OVER A 4 YEAR PROCESSA SMOKE FREE AIR ORDINANCE IS PASSED
BY THE ZIONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
ZIONSVILLE’S COMPREHENSIVESMOKE FREE ORDINANCE INCLUDES
• Restricts Smoking all Public Places
• Restricts Smoking in All Restaurants and Bars
• Exempts Private Clubs and only when the public is not invited & Outdoor Areas
• Exempts Specially Designated Rooms at Nursing Homes & Private Residents
ZIONSVILLE AFTER SMOKE FREE AIR ORDINANCE PASSING
• Population from 2010 Census…24,350• Zionsville is now Largest Community in Boone
County• Maintains High Property Values and has a
Highly Desired School System
• Boone County Ranked 3rd Healthiest County in Indiana by 2011 “County Health Rankings”
• Smoke Free Air Community used in Marketing for “Zbowl” Promotion for 2012 Super Bowl
GROWING HEALTHIER TOGETHER
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