Listen as Larry spoke with Daniel McHugh of Montgomery County Young Republicans about a possible soda tax coming to Montgomery County.
Council Members Exploring Soda Tax in Montgomery County
A “soda tax” is being discussed in Montgomery County.
County Council members Tom Hucker and Hans Riemer are exploring the idea to tax sweetened beverages as a way to raise money to fund early-childhood education programs, according to council colleagues.
In an interview Wednesday, Hucker said he’s trying to learn more about a potential beverage tax, although he wouldn’t say whether he supports the idea or whether he’s lobbied other council members to support the idea. He said he has met with advocates to talk about the potential benefits of such a tax, but said the meetings weren’t significant.
One advocate who has met with Montgomery County officials about the idea is Leah Marcus from Bloomberg Philanthropies, which has backed taxes on sugary drinks in several U.S. cities. [Read More]
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