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Rules Committee nominates eight members to sugary drinks tax advisory committee after wide public turnout
Summary
After hearing from more than 20 applicants and community endorsers, the Rules Committee nominated eight members — a mix of public‑health professionals, community organizers and youth/parent representatives — to the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee and forwarded those nominations with positive recommendations.
The Rules Committee spent the latter half of its Sept. 13 meeting interviewing and receiving public endorsements for applicants to the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee, which will advise on how revenues from the city's sugary beverage distributor tax are spent. The committee must fill eight seats; more than 20 applicants sought appointment.
Applicants and endorsers emphasized health equity, community-driven programming and accountability for tax revenues. Candidates who spoke or were represented at the meeting included Vanessa Baum (community health…
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