Tobacco free parks a reality in RC, vape included

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – Richland Center is now home to tobacco free parks.

Youth for Change became involved

The request to make the parks tobacco free was a request led by Youth for Change, under the Partners for Prevention Coalition of Richland County, made up of students from both the Richland Center High School and Ithaca High School several years ago.

They attended several park board meetings over the years, and finally talked to the Mayor. P4P Program Director, Betsy Roesler, shared other park ordinances from area cities with Corporation Council, Micheal Windle.

The ordinance was approved, fines now possible

Windle came up with an ordnance and the Richland Center City Council approved the ordinance at last night’s (Tuesday) meeting.

Tobacco products are now banned from the parks in Richland Center. Those caught with tobacco products in the parks can face fines.

This ordinance includes vaping products.

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