Youth Vaping and Nicotine Addiction Response funding
Montgomery County
Summary
A $390,000 program funded by JUUL settlement money is being considered; the hearing record is open until September 10 with an HHS worksession September 17. A local youth fitness provider testified about mentoring and prevention work.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$390,000 from JUUL settlement funds — no local tax dollars.
County youth at risk of nicotine addiction and community prevention programs.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Council Session - Oct 6, 2026
The county is spending $390,000 from the JUUL/Altria settlement on programs to help young people quit or avoid vaping. The Health and Human Services Committee had already recommended approval.
HHS Committee Worksession - Sep 24, 2026
Nearly one in five surveyed Montgomery County high schoolers has used an electronic vapor product, and 10.2% currently use tobacco or vaping products. This $390,000 of settlement money funds prevention and cessation programs for at-risk youth, including boxing-based mentoring and transportation to after-school enrichment.
Council Session - Jul 28, 2026
A $390,000 program funded by JUUL settlement money is being considered; the hearing record is open until September 10 with an HHS worksession September 17. A local youth fitness provider testified about mentoring and prevention work.
Council Session - Jul 14, 2026
A proposed $390,000 supplemental appropriation would fund the county's youth vaping and nicotine addiction response using JUUL/Altria settlement money — no new tax dollars. A public hearing is set for July 28.
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