Speak Out About Tobacco Control

Eventually, there will be effective tobacco control passed at the state level, including repeal of preemption, but when that happens depends on the public .  Remain informed, and let the governor and state lawmakers know that you support responsible public health measures and repeal of preemption.  

Here are some specific ways you can let your public officials know that you support tobacco control and want them to work for you and for better public health and not for the tobacco companies.

• You can always write a good old fashioned letter!  If you're not sure who represents you in the state legislature, you can find out at Project VoteSmart.  This map will show you who represents you on the Pittsburgh City Council.
• Write a letter through the Sign the Smoke Free Action Network.  They make it easy and track the letters sent.  If you only send one letter, send one to Governor Rendell urging him to enact smoke free a workplace law, including repeal of preemption.  You can also send letters to Senators Santorum and Spectre and to some national media organizations.
• Go to the Pittsburgh Policy Issues Forum and post a message.  This site is used by city council members, and even though the city is preempted from passing tobacco control ordinances, your voice can still be heard.