4 18-0038 Subject: Resolution To Clarify The Use Of The Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Funds
From: Vice Mayor Campbell Washington And Council Member Kaplan
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Providing 1) That A New Separate Account Shall Be Established Within The General Fund To Hold General Tax Revenues Generated By The Oakland Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax, And 2) Determining That The City Council Shall Not Appropriate Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax Revenues Prior To Receiving And Considering The Community Advisory Board's Recommendations Regarding Appropriation Of The General Fund Revenues, And 3) Providing That The Tax Revenues Shall Be Held In The Subfund Until Completion Of This Appropriation Process
Low income communities East and West Oakland face the highest rates of diet related disease associated with sugar beverages. These same communities are also impacted the most by this regressive tax. The fact that the tax monies were promised for investment into the health of people living in East and West Oakland is central to how and why voters approved Measure HH. These funds must be set aside to be spent in a way that listens to community needs and solutions via the Community Advisory Board. I support this resolution that helps ensure transparency and accountability to make sure these funds are spent in the way that was promised to voters and community members. Thank you.
Low income communities East and West Oakland face the highest rates of diet related disease associated with sugar beverages. These same communities are also impacted the most by this regressive tax. The fact that the tax monies were promised for investment into the health of people living in East and West Oakland is central to how and why voters approved Measure HH. These funds must be set aside to be spent in a way that listens to community needs and solutions via the Community Advisory Board. I support this resolution that helps ensure transparency and accountability to make sure these funds are spent in the way that was promised to voters and community members. Thank you.