California Cities Gear Up To Vote on Ballot Initiatives To Tax Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

September 12, 2012

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In a California Healthline Special Report by Deirdre Kennedy, experts discussed local ballot initiatives that would tax sugar-sweetened beverages in the California cities of Richmond and El Monte.

Supporters of the initiatives say such taxes would raise funds for anti-obesity programs and improve residents’ health. Opponents say the taxes would hurt local businesses and raise the cost of living.

The Special Report includes comments from:

El Monte Planning Commissioner Art Barrios;
Chuck Finnie, spokesperson for the Community Coalition Against Beverage Taxes;
El Monte Mayor Andre Quintero (D); and
Richmond City Council member Jeff Ritterman (Kennedy, California Healthline, 9/12).

The complete transcript of this Special Report is available as a PDF.

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<h1>California Cities Gear Up To Vote on Ballot Initiatives To Tax Sugar-Sweetened Beverages</h1><p>In a <i>California Healthline</i> Special Report by Deirdre Kennedy, experts discussed local ballot initiatives that would tax sugar-sweetened beverages in the California cities of Richmond and El Monte.</p>
<p>Supporters of the initiatives say such taxes would raise funds for anti-obesity programs and improve residents’ health. Opponents say the taxes would hurt local businesses and raise the cost of living.</p>
<p>The Special Report includes comments from:</p>
<ul>
<li>El Monte Planning Commissioner Art Barrios; </li>
<li>Chuck Finnie, spokesperson for the Community Coalition Against Beverage Taxes; </li>
<li>El Monte Mayor Andre Quintero (D); and </li>
<li>Richmond City Council member Jeff Ritterman (Kennedy, <i>California Healthline</i>, 9/12).</li>
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<p>The complete transcript of this Special Report is <a href="https://www.kff.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2012/09/chlspecialreporttranscript091212.pdf">available as a PDF</a>.</p>
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