Hold advisory vote on how to spend soda tax revenue
In Plain English
The city collects fees from businesses that sell sugary drinks like soda and energy drinks. This advisory vote asks residents whether they want that money spent on childhood obesity prevention programs. The vote is non-binding, meaning the city council can still choose how to spend the funds regardless of the outcome.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Adopt Resolution No. 66-12
5 aye · 2 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted to put an advisory measure on the ballot asking residents whether fees collected from sugary drink sales should fund childhood obesity prevention programs. The measure passed with broad support in a 5-2 vote, with Councilmembers Bates and Boozé dissenting. This gives voters a voice on how the city spends its sugar-sweetened beverage fees, though the council retains final authority over the funds regardless of the election outcome. The vote is purely advisory, meaning it won't legally bind the council to follow residents' preferences.
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