[il-talk] FW: NOW Call to Action Another Chance to be Heard TONIGHT Fw: Oppose Senate Bill 9

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On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 6:50 PM, Edward Birmingham via IL-Talk <
il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Please see the below email and take a few minutes to let your voices be
> heard in opposition of a penny an ounce sales tax on all sugary beverages.
> Remember, all of you who reside in Cook County will be paying double of
> what the rest of the State will pay.
>
> It’s time to stand up and say enough is enough!!!
>
>
>
> From: Kathy Ungaro [mailto:icbv at sbcglobal.net]
> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 6:05 PM
> To: Kathy Ungaro
> Subject: NOW Call to Action Another Chance to be Heard TONIGHT Fw: Oppose
> Senate Bill 9
>
>
>
> To All ICBV Members and copied to Staff to help inform those without
> e-mail about the information.
>
>
>
> Call to Action, State Beverage Tax Hearing in Springfield Tuesday, January
> 24, 2017 3:00 PM Use website links below to create witness slip in
> opposition to the State of Illinois proposed Penny-Per-Ounce Beverage Tax
>
>
>
> This is from  - The Chicago Coalition Against Beverage Taxes
>
>
>
> As you may have heard, Illinois lawmakers have proposed a penny-per-ounce
> tax on beverages such as sodas, juice drinks, teas and sports drinks. The
> tax will even be applied to drink powders and restaurant fountain drinks.
>
> This penny-per-ounce beverage tax will cost Illinoisans $1.44 for every
> twelve-pack and 68¢ for every two-liter. A price of a two-liter beverage
> would increase by nearly 70%!
>
> If you live in Cook County, this will double the beverage tax that was
> just passed there. That means if this tax passes, people in Cook County
> will pay a beverage tax of $2.88 for every twelve-pack and $1.36 for every
> two-liter, on top of sales taxes.
>
> On Tuesday, January 24, there will be a hearing in Springfield to discuss
> the beverage tax bill. You can tell lawmakers you oppose the bill by
> submitting a witness slip. All witness slips will be read into the record,
> allowing committee members to hear that you oppose the bill before they
> vote. Filling out a witness slip takes less than five minutes, but could
> have a huge effect on the committee's decision.
>
> Here's how to file a witness slip in opposition to Senate Bill 9 –the
> beverage tax:
>
> *       Click here <http://clicktracking.gractions.com/?qs=
> bG5UKwSavej8spDYAdOQcO%2fkWXi9DtHJ77YEzue7BpFD41Qpyyk3tEs%2fg%
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> go directly to the witness slip for Senate Bill 9.
> *       Fill out your information in the first section: I. IDENTIFICATION.
> *       Fill out the second section, II. REPRESENTATION, if you are
> submitting on behalf of an organization or business.
> *       In the third section, III. POSITION, check Opponent.
> *       In the fourth section, IV. TESTIMONY, check Record of Appearance
> Only. This indicates to the committee you are submitting opposition, but
> cannot be present.
> *       Continue with the verification items and click Create Slip. You're
> done!
>
> Have problems submitting the slip? Please email info at noilbeveragetax.com.
>
> And if you haven't emailed your legislators yet, visit our website <
> http://clicktracking.gractions.com/?qs=bG5UKwSaveiIy%2fl9U5Xega%
> 2bmkxsFo5YfCd4v0yw%2bm19o%2fYmVQKCPe9NVEO3wFXc1W5LQ1XiTO
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> Xc8z3dTY83fDTNkPlNvlFBM2%2f3rYvHrRKKoR6FNeinG45hzg%3d%3d>  and complete
> the form.
>
> Sincerely,
> Chicago Coalition Against Beverage Taxes
>
> www.NoChicagoBeverageTax.com <http://clicktracking.gractions.com/?qs=
> bG5UKwSavei8TFAX1bkyJ%2fVlR87DlqhxOI5A7BDXh7mMq%2fqoLP%2fq3qIyUaS%
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> MlKkGBq%2fEX6%2fdGodb7u4%3d>
>
>
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Kathy Ungaro
>
> ICBV, Business Manager
>
> (630)234-4444
>
>
>
> Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
>
> 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
>
> Chicago, IL 60604
>
>
>
>
>
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> error.
>
>
>
>
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> From: The Chicago Coalition Against Beverage Taxes
> To: icbv at sbcglobal.net
> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 12:32 PM
> Subject: Oppose Senate Bill 9
>
>
>
>
>
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> Fight unfair taxes on the items you buy at the store
>
> Dear Kathy –
>
> As you may have heard, Illinois lawmakers have proposed a penny-per-ounce
> tax on beverages such as sodas, juice drinks, teas and sports drinks. The
> tax will even be applied to drink powders and restaurant fountain drinks.
>
> This penny-per-ounce beverage tax will cost Illinoisans $1.44 for every
> twelve-pack and 68¢ for every two-liter. A price of a two-liter beverage
> would increase by nearly 70%!
>
> If you live in Cook County, this will double the beverage tax that was
> just passed there. That means if this tax passes, people in Cook County
> will pay a beverage tax of $2.88 for every twelve-pack and $1.36 for every
> two-liter, on top of sales taxes.
>
> On Tuesday, January 24, there will be a hearing in Springfield to discuss
> the beverage tax bill. You can tell lawmakers you oppose the bill by
> submitting a witness slip. All witness slips will be read into the record,
> allowing committee members to hear that you oppose the bill before they
> vote. Filling out a witness slip takes less than five minutes, but could
> have a huge effect on the committee's decision.
>
> Here's how to file a witness slip in opposition to Senate Bill 9 –the
> beverage tax:
>
> *       Click here <http://clicktracking.gractions.com/?qs=
> bG5UKwSavej8spDYAdOQcO%2fkWXi9DtHJ77YEzue7BpFD41Qpyyk3tEs%2fg%
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> go directly to the witness slip for Senate Bill 9.
> *       Fill out your information in the first section: I. IDENTIFICATION.
> *       Fill out the second section, II. REPRESENTATION, if you are
> submitting on behalf of an organization or business.
> *       In the third section, III. POSITION, check Opponent.
> *       In the fourth section, IV. TESTIMONY, check Record of Appearance
> Only. This indicates to the committee you are submitting opposition, but
> cannot be present.
> *       Continue with the verification items and click Create Slip. You're
> done!
>
> Have problems submitting the slip? Please email info at noilbeveragetax.com.
>
> And if you haven't emailed your legislators yet, visit our website <
> http://clicktracking.gractions.com/?qs=bG5UKwSaveiIy%2fl9U5Xega%
> 2bmkxsFo5YfCd4v0yw%2bm19o%2fYmVQKCPe9NVEO3wFXc1W5LQ1XiTO
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> Xc8z3dTY83fDTNkPlNvlFBM2%2f3rYvHrRKKoR6FNeinG45hzg%3d%3d>  and complete
> the form.
>
> Sincerely,
> Chicago Coalition Against Beverage Taxes
>
> www.NoChicagoBeverageTax.com <http://clicktracking.gractions.com/?qs=
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