Larry Klein
Mayor
Richard Mehlinger
Vice Mayor
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Linda Sell
Councilmember
Charlsie Chang
Councilmember
Eileen Le
Councilmember
May 14, 2026
T
he Honorable Heather Hadwick
California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite 5710
Sacramento, CA 95814
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E: Assembly Bill 2667 (Hadwick): Combating Deceptively Marketed Vapes and Enabling Safe Disassembly of Vape Pens – SUPPORT
D
ear Assemblymember Hadwick:
On behalf of the City of Sunnyvale, we want to express our support of Assembly Bill 2667, which prohibits the sale and marketing of vape products that are intentionally designed to appeal to minors, such as those disguised as school supplies, candy, or featuring interactive gaming elements.
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aping has become a significant public health concern in schools, with millions of disposable devices entering the market each month and many ultimately ending up in the hands of children and then the waste stream. These trends create serious challenges fo r schools and communities alike.
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qually important, AB 2667 provides practical solutions for the safe management and disposal of vape devices. By authorizing household hazardous waste facilities to disassemble vape products, the bill allows for the proper separation and recycling of components such as lithium -ion batteries, while reducing disposal costs and mitigating fire risks associated with improper handling.
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he City of Sunnyvale’s General Plan also supports the objectives of AB 2667. General Plan Goal LT- 4 calls for maintaining an attractive community for residents and businesses through good urban design and preservation of community character. Policy LT-4.1 and Policy LT -4.1a support maintaining attractive neighborhoods and commercial districts through strong code enforcement and community beautification efforts, while Policy LT -6.2 seeks to limit incompatible uses near residential neighborhoods. AB 2667 is consistent with these policies by reducing the presence of Attachment 2
The Honorable Heather Hadwick, State Assembly
May 14, 2026
youth-targeted vape products that contribute to public health, safety, nuisance, and environmental concerns in neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Local governments are responsible for managing household hazardous waste programs and ensuring the safe handling of materials that pose risks to public health and the environment. AB 2667 strengthens our ability to carry out these responsibilities while protecting students, supporting schools, and reducing environmental harm.
For these reasons, the City of Sunnyvale supports AB 2667 and thanks you for your commitment to safeguarding California’s youth, communities, and for advancing policies that protect both public health and the environment.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or Rebecca Moon, City Attorney at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Larry Klein
Mayor
cc: Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab
Assembly Member Patrick Ahrens
City Council
Tim Kirby, City Manager
Sarah Johnson-Rios, Assistant City Manager
Daniel Pistor, Director of Public Safety
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