Officials from the city and county of Durham have created a $60 million wish list of projects they want to fund if they can convince voters to approve a 1 percent prepared food tax in November. This story makes a passing reference that the group “began plotting strategy” for passage but goes no further. If history is a good indicator, we can expect an appeal that the tax will somehow create jobs and help the children. The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association opposes the tax, calling it discriminatory.
by donnamartinez