Liberal California city plots doubling anti-American tax — as locals rage at where the money’s going
Voters in Berkeley are being asked to double the city’s tax on soda — even as local businesses say they’re already struggling while basic city services go unmet and questions are raised about how money gets spent and monitored.
Republican Ledger staff · 2:36 PM ET
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Voters in Berkeley are being asked to double the city’s tax on soda — even as local businesses say they’re already struggling while basic city services go unmet and questions are raised about how money gets spent and monitored.
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