The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.

Of the nearly 500 readers who responded to our poll, the majority (70%) said they wouldn't support a tax on sugary drinks.

but they want to make sure that these funds are used for public health," said City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who is introducing the "Sugar Tax," modeled on Philadelphia and Seattle. Durkan said in ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is requesting a ... the proposal would be a 1-2 percent tax per ounce depending on the amount of sugar added at the distribution level.

Councilor Sharon Durkan filed a hearing order this week calling for councilors to hear from experts and investigate how a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, or SSBs, would be implemented.

but they want to make sure that these funds are used for public health,” said City Councilor Sharon Durkan, who is introducing the “Sugar Tax,” modeled on Philadelphia and Seattle.

Councilor Sharon Durkan introduced a measure Wednesday ... on beverage distributors of drinks that contain added sugar. The tax is paid by distributors that “typically pass the additional ...

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the ...

Boston’s District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed the so-called "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax" – or SSBT – at Wednesday’s city council meeting. Specifically, her proposal includes ...