Committee on Health and Environmental Protection

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chamber -- City Hall -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Committee on Health and Environmental Protection discussed a proposed tax on sweetened beverages in Chicago. This new tax would add a fee to sugary drinks sold in the city, with the goal of improving public health and raising city revenue.

Key Decisions

  • Amendment to Municipal Code - Chicago Sweetened-Beverage Tax Status not specified in meeting record

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. 1 Amendment of Municipal Code Title 3 by adding new Chapter 3-47 entitled "Chicago Sweetened-Beverage Tax"
    Ordinance