Policy Overview
Earned Sick Leave
Earned sick leave laws reduce the spread of contagious illnesses, increase employment and income stability, and save cities money in health care costs.
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Policy Criteria
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City has an earned sick leave law
Employee can use earned sick leave for domestic violence recovery
Employee can use earned sick leave to care for family members
Minimum amount of earned sick leave time employee can earn
Smallest business size covered under earned sick leave law
City is blocked by state law from passing an earned sick leave law
Blocked
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*Data valid from 10/01/2015 through 06/01/2021
High-quality, Accessible Pre-Kindergarten
Children who attend high-quality pre-k are more likely to succeed in school, go on to stable jobs and earn more as adults—all of which are linked to better health and stronger communities.
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Meets 8 out 10 quality benchmarks for a Pre-K program







Over 30% of children enrolled in Pre-K programs







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*Data valid from 09/30/2021 through 09/30/2021
Affordable Housing/Inclusionary Zoning
As cities grow, it's important that residents of all income levels have access to affordable housing that sets them up for good health.
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City has a mandatory inclusionary zoning law








Law requires program evaluation
Applies to projects of at least 10 units or less
Requires at least 20% of total project are affordable units
City is blocked by state law from passing an inclusionary zoning law
Blocked
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*Data valid from 09/01/2007 through 06/01/2021
Complete Streets
Complete streets policies unlock opportunities by allowing city residents to safely walk, bike, drive and take public transit around their community.
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Policy Criteria
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City has a complete streets policy


Policy requires compliance
















Policy accommodates pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transit vehicles








Policy explicitly accommodates all ages
Policy requires development of performance measures
Policy explicitly accommodates all abilities
Policy assigns a department to oversee implementation
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Criteria met to earn a medal
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Criteria met but not enough to earn a medal
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*Data valid from 04/01/2016 through 06/01/2021
Tobacco 21
Curbing tobacco use among young adults has been shown to decrease the number of people who start - and continue - smoking.
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Must set the minimum legal sale age of tobacco products to 21



The age restriction explicitly applies to all tobacco products, including e-cigarette and vapor products



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*Data valid from 12/20/2019 through 06/01/2021
Smoke Free Indoor Air Policies
Comprehensive smoke-free air laws protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke and reduce smokers' consumption of tobacco - the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
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Total number of met criteria
Smoking is banned in non-hospitality workplaces, including workplaces, child care and long term care facilities







Smoking is banned in public places







Smoking is banned in restaurants







Smoking is banned in bars







City is blocked by state law from passing a smoking ban
City is blocked by state law from passing a stricter smoking ban
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*Data valid from 10/01/2015 through 06/01/2021
Safer Alcohol Sales
These are policies that put cities in charge of the location and practices of alcohol retailers.
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City has a law that applies to all alcohol sales, addresses public health and safety, and authorizes the city to close an alcohol retailer for failing to comply with the law








City has a law that applies to some alcohol sales (such as only new retailers, or only retailers selling for off-premises consumption, e.g. grocery or convenience stores), addresses public health and safety, and authorizes the city to close an alcohol retailer for failing to comply with the law.








City is blocked by state law from regulating alcohol outlets
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*Data valid from 09/01/2021 through 09/30/2021
Food Safety and Restaurant Inspection Ratings
Policies requiring food establishments to publicly post safety inspection "grades" empower consumers, reduce foodborne illiness rates and cut down on health care costs.
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City uses a mandatory rating system to disclose the restaurant inspection results to the public


Restaurants must visibly post on-site rating/grades
Restaurants must post rating/grades outside before potential customer enters
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*Data valid from 10/11/2015 through 06/01/2021
Healthy Food Procurement
Policies that make sure healthy food options are available on public property aid city residents in making smart decisions that will help them achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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City has a procurement policy mandating nutrition standards








Policy applies to all city contracts
If policy only applies to vending machines: - More than 50% of food and beverages must meet standards
More than 75% of food and beverages must meet standards
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*Data valid from 10/01/2016 through 06/01/2021