In San José, city representatives, including Ortiz, are pushing for a temporary moratorium on smoke shops to address public health concerns. Ortiz argues that the prevalence of smoke shops contributes to health problems in the community, highlighting the need for regulations to better control their locations. Health advocates like Darcie Green support this initiative as a way to foster healthier neighborhoods. The city is examining the implications of such a policy and will discuss proposed regulations aimed at improving community well-being at an upcoming committee meeting.
Ortiz stated, "There's not a lack of smoke shops on the East Side or throughout the city of San José...We need to have leaders that are willing to stand up to greed and advocate for the health outcomes of our community."
Darcie Green emphasized that the moratorium is about advocating for healthier environments, saying, "This moratorium gives us the breathing room to reimagine East San José, not as a place saturated with harm, but as a model of health, justice and care."
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