Stop Nicotine Addiction Program (SNAP) on Amendment 4

The Stop Nicotine Addiction Program Urges you to Vote Yes on Amendment 4

You can fight heart disease by voting “Yes” on Amendment 4 on Election Day (Tuesday Nov. 7) or during early voting. This amendment will save lives by funding youth tobacco education using existing tobacco settlement funds.

Amendment 4 is sponsored by the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association and Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, who have joined forces as Floridians for Youth Tobacco Education, Inc. Our goal is to end the deadly diseases caused by tobacco use and to protect youth, who are most vulnerable. Why?

90% of adult smokers start in their teens
Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke.
Smoking is the most important modifiable risk factor for chronic heart disease.
To make matters worse, the tobacco industry spends more money in Florida marketing its products than anywhere in the nation - over $1 billion each year. The time to do something is now.

Help us spread the word about Yes on 4. Please take a moment to forward this information to friends, family and others who can help us win big on Election Day. Ask people you talk to if they know about Amendment 4 and share your reasons for voting “Yes.”

Also, visit the Yes on 4 web site to learn more about how you can help this important initiative succeed. At the site, you can watch the new Yes on 4 TV ad, see where to pick up Yes on 4 yard signs, see our endorsements, read news articles about the campaign and learn how to volunteer.

Ready to do more? Poll workers are needed! Help promote Yes on 4 at your polling place. Learn how you can help on Election Day.

WHAT: Ask voters to “Vote Yes on 4” at local polling precincts. Signs can be picked up at many local American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or American Lung Association offices. Click here for a list of offices with campaign signs.

WHEN: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day – Tuesday November 7, 2006. Busiest hours are early morning (7-9 a.m.) and late afternoon (5-7 p.m.).

WHERE: Your local polling precinct. For a list of sites, contact your local Supervisor of Elections office or a campaign field director.

HOW: Smile and wave to approaching voters to catch their attention. Ask them to "Vote Yes on 4." Answer any questions they may have or tell them why you are voting for Amendment 4. For more information on the campaign, visit Floridians for Youth Tobacco Education.
If you are unable to pick up a yard sign, click here to create a homemade version.
Obey elections officials instructions. Polling places will have a designated free speech area for poll workers, otherwise you must keep at least 100 feet from the entrance of the polling place.
If you have questions or need more information, contact a campaign field director for assistance.

WHY: Smoking is the No. 1 preventable cause of death in the U.S. We must ensure that our children do not pick up this deadly habit.

Reminder – Early voting ends Saturday
Most early voting locations will be busy. Contact your local Supervisor of Elections office to find the closest early voting polling place or click on the following link for a statewide list: Early Voting Sites (pdf document).

Election Day - November 7th
Be sure to Vote Yes on 4.

Thank you for your support!

SNAP