The SF Soda Tax: From Political Campaign to Policy Implementation and Beyond
Join us for a policy discussion about the past, present and future of the SF Soda Tax!
Our dynamic panel represents a spectrum of expertise from on the ground grass-roots organizing, to community and physician advocates, to equity champions and policy makers. We’ll take a look at the history of the current soda tax and lessons learned.
Panelists:
- Senator Scott Weiner – Former Board of Supervisor and one of SF’s key policy champions for the soda tax
- Roberto Vargas -Former Soda Tax Advisory Committee Co-chair and long-time equity champion who was vital to bridge the science with community,
- Dr. John Maa – Physician advocate and former Soda Tax Advisory Committee member
- Vanessa Bohm – Former Soda Tax Advisory Committee member and long-time community and health equity advocate
- Lolis Ramirez – Grassroots organizer for local soda taxes
Moderated by Blythe Young, Community Advocacy Director, American Heart Association
Register in advance for this webinar!
https://heart.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__YafS1aAR3uq9dslVptTAg