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Committee sends 2¢/ounce soda tax measure to November ballot after debate and strong public comment
Summary
The Budget and Finance Committee voted to forward to the full Board a proposed ordinance to place a 2¢ per ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages on the November 2014 ballot, with an estimated annual revenue range of $35–$52 million and legally dedicated use for school nutrition, parks and public-health programs.
After three hearings and a long public-comment period, the Budget and Finance Committee on July 16 voted to forward to the full Board a motion to place a citywide 2¢ per ounce tax on distribution of sugar-sweetened beverages on the Nov. 4, 2014 ballot.
Supervisor Scott Wiener, a lead sponsor, described the proposal as a public health measure designed to reduce consumption of sugary drinks linked to diabetes, liver disease and obesity. Under the draft ordinance, revenue would be legally dedicated: 40 percent to the San Francisco…
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