Summary
A dozen advocates, including youth as young as 14, urged the council to pass a long-delayed tobacco retail licensing ordinance. Pomona has 118 tobacco retailers and an F grade from the American Lung Association; the mayor promised the ordinance in two to three months.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 9
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The ordinance would be self-funding through annual retailer license fees covering administration and enforcement.
Pomona youth and schools near the 118 tobacco retailers.
Tobacco retailers would pay annual license fees and face density limits.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council and Housing Authority — October 19, 2026
Pomona has 112 tobacco retailers — 81% over the public health benchmark — and 40 were found violating state flavor and hemp bans. The council directed staff to draft a licensing ordinance capping retailers at 62, phasing out smoke shops, and adding buffers near schools and parks.
City Council and Housing Authority — May 18, 2026
A dozen advocates, including youth as young as 14, urged the council to pass a long-delayed tobacco retail licensing ordinance. Pomona has 118 tobacco retailers and an F grade from the American Lung Association; the mayor promised the ordinance in two to three months.
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