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Board Adopts Strongest‑in‑Nation Vending‑machine Nutrition Rules for City Property; Some Supervisors Oppose Kit‑Kat Ban
Summary
The Board voted 10–1 to adopt nutrition standards for food and beverages sold in vending machines on city property and issued guidelines for city meetings and concessions. Supporters cited public‑health benefits; one supervisor objected to limiting personal choice in City Hall vending machines.
The Board of Supervisors on May 10 adopted an ordinance that sets nutrition standards for food and beverages sold in vending machines on city property and issues guidelines for food and drink served at city meetings and events.
Supervisor Mark Farrell introduced the measure, saying the city should prioritize public health and that consistent standards can reduce chronic disease and long‑term health costs. The ordinance…
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