Berkeley Mulling Soda Tax Measure for November Ballot
The Berkeley City Council on July 1 will vote on whether to include a measure on the November ballot to implement a tax on sugary drinks. Revenue collected through the tax could be funneled into the city's general fund or into local health programs.
- "California City To Consider Taxing Soda To Combat Obesity" (Chaussee, Reuters, 6/11).
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