[il-talk] FW: Cook County Penny Per Ounce Tax - Urgent Request to take action!

Thu Oct 13 18:04:48 UTC 2016

Urgent request:  Please fill out the requested information and a letter will be directly sent to your Cook County Board Commissioner on your behalf.  This will let the Board know that we oppose their penny and ounce tax on all sugary beverages.

Please take a couple of minutes to let your voice be heard!

Thank you for your continued support. 

From: NAMA [mailto:memberinfo at namanow.org] 
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Subject: Cook County Penny Per Ounce Tax - Urgent Request to take action!

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We need you TODAY!

Cook County Penny Per Ounce Tax!

Dear NAMA Members in Illinois:

As you may be aware, the Cook County Commission is considering a "penny-per-ounce" tax on beverages with sugar, like sports drinks, juice drinks, teas and soda. NAMA's Government Affairs Team has been informed that a vote on this punitive tax may take place within the next two weeks. Similar tax ideas have been introduced by the state legislators in Springfield, and has also been considered by the Chicago City Council in 2015.

This tax has been promoted as a means to generate revenue for the county and promote healthier lifestyles. However, this tax will:

*	Destroy thousands of jobs: beverage taxes will drive down sales, which will negatively impacting bottlers, their employees, agricultural suppliers, distributors and retailers. With thousands of Illinoisan directly and indirectly employed by the beverage industry, the vast beverage industry could face layoffs, including the vending channel, if the tax is signed into law; and

*	Lower Revenue at State and Local Level: Beverage-related jobs create $654 million in wages in Illinois, with an additional $702 million in wages for occupations that rely on beverage sales. Passing this tax would decrease sales resulting in a decrease in local and state revenue at a time when the governments across Illinois are strapped for revenue. Additionally, the state would incur additional costs to administer the tax; and

*	Raise costs on working families. 

Accordingly, NAMA needs you to take action now to encourage the Cook County Commission to "VOTE NO" on this harmful tax.  <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001W3-W0GaamO6Cx8TQC2zWeUzemBYJgRi3vD3ZRjuwsaD08DaS7Z9pzQNjQu86OBZb-NAvhZZArTFugaUif17YIew_F2yqUn9lAjE5-7_TBPm6YgjNbj4-tlDZqASxeE5rPaPYyOVZhL1CbhkY4yfPUlYHI0pNjv45hdRJKC6poJ0eQFrPypAAy_-BMGHdeSp1PIBGhItRp0I=&c=rzsnSockJJ0dPvXIyMmw635u7aSSTXxGlqpUF3cYtus8LVAaGKUtVQ==&ch=6WSq0Fj2WXLCr4uNf2CCYD02FuZ5bW0MfK-eZcA1ilyeBLsZWHYEWg==> Click HERE to send a prepared message to your County Commissioners to explain the negative impact that this tax will have on the industry, your business, employees, and customers. 

Thank you for your support of NAMA and making a difference! 

Sincerely,

Sheree Edwards,  Regional Legislative Director

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