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Rules Committee recommends seven appointees to Sugary Drink Distributor Tax advisory body after large applicant pool
Summary
After hearing statements from 10+ public-health and community applicants and multiple public endorsements, the Rules Committee recommended seven candidates to the full Board for the Sugary Drink Distributor Tax Advisory Committee; Chair Peskin said the field was 'remarkably impressive.'
The Rules Committee on March 9 held a lengthy hearing for Item 5 to fill seven seats on the Sugary Drink Distributor Tax Advisory Committee and voted to forward a recommended slate to the full Board.
Chair Aaron Peskin described the candidate pool as "a remarkably impressive group of applicants" and asked each nominee to limit remarks. Applicants included public-health professionals and community organizers who cited experience with health equity, food access and community programs.…
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