Albany Sets Soda Tax On Ballot

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Recent news reveals Albany, California is on the map for the next possible soda taxes as city council members voted to officially place a soda tax on the ballot.

The voting took place on a Tuesday last November, joining other efforts across the country looking to reduce consumption of drinks with added sugars that is linked to chronic disease like Type-2 diabetes.

More and more cities are considering soda taxes for health initiatives in their communities, most recent are Boulder, Colo., San Francisco, Calif., Watsonville, Calif., Davis City, Calif. , Oakland, Calif., Richmond, Calif. and Portland, Ore. A few other states have also attempted soda taxes in the past including Texas  and Vermont. Some states are still discussing soda and/or junk food taxes, like Illinois and Alabama.

Only two cities have officially passed a soda tax, including Philadelphia, Pa., and Berkely, Calf.

Research shows Latino kids are more likely to develop Type-2 diabetes. Drinking sports drinks, drinks with added sugar, sodas or juices that are not 100% fruit, increase various health risks like tooth decay, diabetes, and heart disease.

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