Late last year, Denver became the latest Colorado city to pass a ban on flavored tobacco products ; it's slated to take effect on January 1, 2026.

But before then, the electorate will get its say on this issue. Even before Mayor Mike Johnston signed the Denver City Council-approved proposal , a coalition of smoke and vape shop owners was putting together a campaign to overturn the ban, gathering more than 17,000 signatures to successfully put a repeal in front of voters this November.

Will it pass? Readers aren't blowing smoke in their comments on the Westword Facebook page post of the story. Says Dan:

Good. It's poison.

Counters John:

Banning something doesn't make it disappear.

Adds Dan:

Funny how no one is concerned with 'flavored' alcohol....

Suggests Bethany:

This is

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