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First, a group with expertise from across the county have are put together a draft strategy. For the next month, it will be introduced to different sectors who will be key in implementation. Following our next Coalition meeting, the strategy will be finalized after considering all of the community input.
Second, Nicotine Free Mountain Empire (NFME) and the Coalition are discussing how to combine forces so the vision and strategies of each complement and support each others efforts. NFME has been educating Kingsport and Sullivan County 5th and 6th graders for years. The Coalition will support and expand their effort, while staying focused on enforcement of current laws.
Last, but certainly not least, Dr. Hadii Mamudu, of ETSU College of Public Health and internationally recognized expert in tobacco policy, has agreed to work with the coalition to ensure that we are focused on efforts that are evidenced based.
