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What controversial tax is Preckwinkle known for championing?

  • Sweetened Beverage Tax

  • Cigarette Tax

  • Alcohol Tax

  • Sales Tax

Answer

Preckwinkle has been known for championing a controversial tax on sugary drinks, which is the Sweetened Beverage Tax. The tax was put in place by the City of Chicago in 2017 and has been a source of controversy ever since. The tax is set at a rate of $0.01 per ounce of sugar in a drink, and it has been estimated to raise $100 million per year for the city.
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