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Commissioners split over proposal to restrict sugary drinks, candy purchases on SNAP
Summary
Lake County commissioners debated whether to support a proposal limiting SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and candy. Some members argued the policy is paternalistic and harms low-income households; others supported carving out soda and energy drinks because of public‑health costs.
Lake County commissioners discussed whether to back an El Paso County proposal that would limit purchases of sugar‑sweetened beverages and candy with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
At the work session, one commissioner said, “I don't want to regulate what poor people eat,” and described family experiences on SNAP to argue that limits can be punitive for recipients. Another commissioner said the board should at…
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