How Much Will All These Sugary Drinks Cost Under the Soda Tax?

by Tess Riski Tess Riski
On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved the sugary beverage tax. The levy, which goes into effect on January 1, adds 1.75 cents per ounce on sugar-sweetened beverages. City council members say the tax serves two purposes: 1. Discouraging people from consuming sugar, which is linked to diabetes and heart disease, and 2. Creating a funding stream for programs aimed at closing the achievement gap between students of color and white students.Some beverages will be exemp