Carolyn Bodell, Minot, letter: Listen, lawmakers, and save Measure 3
We must continue to fund tobacco prevention, not only to save lives, but also because the people of our state believe in the effort and its outcomes. Legislators, listen up and save Measure 3By: Carolyn Bodell,
MINOT — In 2008, the people of North Dakota voted to fund tobacco prevention by passing Measure 3.
Today, 80 percent of North Dakotans support the work of the task force formed by Measure 3.
We voted to use the tobacco settlement money to pay for tobacco prevention efforts, and we continue to believe that is where the money should be used.
In HB 1353, the North Dakota Legislature is considering eliminating tobacco prevention funding.
If they disregard the will of the people and pass this bill, how exactly are they representing the people?
We must continue to fund tobacco prevention, not only to save lives, but also because the people of our state believe in the effort and its outcomes.
Legislators, listen up and save Measure 3.
Carolyn Bodell
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