A D.C. soda tax is empty-calorie legislating
Published in The Washington Post Op-Ed, October 15th
The recent public-relations stunt orchestrated by D.C. Council members Brianne K. Nadeau (D-Ward 1) and Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) had all the elements of grand theater: a prominent setting at the John A. Wilson Building, a catchy theme song, a stunning visual in 30 jugs of multicolored drinks and even a hashtag to display the serious nature of the legislation about to be introduced. But in reality, it was more a celebration of failure than success.
