Sugar taxes have been shown to decrease sugar (soda) consumption. This can have positive downstream effects on obesity, diabetes, etc. which cost $$$ in the long run.
I worked for 14 years in a Title X health care center. We took care of people who had no place else to go (or would take proper care of them). We had a state grant for a program (till a Rep. gov. cancelled it) to prevent recurrent pregnancy in pregnant teens. It saved I forget how many dollars for ever dollar spent. I'm happy to pay taxes for such things.
Good luck, Kiddo! November is only five months away!
Sugar taxes have been shown to decrease sugar (soda) consumption. This can have positive downstream effects on obesity, diabetes, etc. which cost $$$ in the long run.
I worked for 14 years in a Title X health care center. We took care of people who had no place else to go (or would take proper care of them). We had a state grant for a program (till a Rep. gov. cancelled it) to prevent recurrent pregnancy in pregnant teens. It saved I forget how many dollars for ever dollar spent. I'm happy to pay taxes for such things.
Me too. Happy to pay taxes for programs that are working.
Good luck to you as you delve into local politics.