On Nov. 4, Durham County voters will give a thumbs up or thumbs down to a proposed 1 percent tax on prepared meals. Here’s a good look at who is funding the campaigns for and against the tax.
Bottom line:
Durham Prepared Meal Tax Commmittee (the “pro” group): $19,150 in cash
Durham Citizens Against the Food Tax (the “anti” group): $3,327.04 from in-kind donations