Proposed El Monte soda tax draws criticism

Business leaders call the proposal, which has been put on the November ballot, irresponsible. The measure would add a 1-cent tax to every ounce of sweetened drinks.

A battle is already brewing over El Monte's effort to tax all sugary beverages sold within the city, as the City Council faced criticism from residents and business groups at its meeting Tuesday.

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