Policy Order Resolution
O-4
IN CITY COUNCIL
June 18, 2012
MAYOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: High intake of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages increases the risk of obesity and diabetes; and
WHEREAS:
New York City has a plan to limit the serving size of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages sold in restaurants; now therefore be it
ORDERED:
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to refer the matter of a ban on soda and sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants to the Cambridge Public Health Department for a recommendation.
Source: cambridgema.gov
- Cambridge Mayor Henrietta Davis pushes regulation to ban large amounts of sugary drinks
- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pushed a similar proposal last month
- Lawyers weigh the legality of such a law in New York City
Taking a cue from New York City’s proposed ban on sugary drinks, one Massachusetts town is looking to pass a similar crackdown to combat obesity and diabetes.
Residents of Cambridge may have to sacrifice larger portions of soft drinks in its battle of the bulge, nearly a month after New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made national headlines with his own proposal.
Cambridge Mayor Henrietta Davis submitted the proposal at a city council meeting on Monday night.
The size limit on the drinks was not mentioned in her resolution, but it’s expected to follow Bloomberg’s limit of 16 ounces.
Cambridge Mayor Henrietta Davis told WHDH: ‘When people are served these gigantic portions of soda in bottomless cups, sometimes it’s just more than people are able to resist.’
Also like Bloomberg’s resolution, the Davis’ measure has ignited a heated discussion.
Axis Sivitz, 25, of Cambridge, told The Boston Globe that he supports the ban, saying: ‘When faced with a health crisis, you have to do something about it.’
Days ago:
Bloomberg soda ban: Board of Health eyes popcorn and milkshakes
(CBS News) While the New York City Board of Health approves of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to cut all large sugary drinks from New Yorker’s diets, some members are taking issue with one major point: They don’t think the plan goes far enough.
As HealthPop previously reported, Bloomberg has proposed a ban of all sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces throughout the city’s restaurants, street carts and stadiums. Only grocery stores and convenience stores would be exempt, as well as drinks that natural fruit juices and drinks with over 50 percent milk. This means while a Big Gulp would still be allowed to be sold at 7-11s, but movie theaters will have to get rid of their larger options. Those businesses who do not comply would face $200 fines.
Mayor Bloomberg’s soda ban proposal to be submitted to NYC health board today
Half of New Yorkers say Bloomberg ban on giant sodas is bad idea
NYC mayor proposes ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces
The 11-member health panel met on Tuesday in Queens and approved the plan. A public hearing on the issue on July 24, with a final vote is scheduled for Sept. 13. If approved, the new regulations would go in effect on March 2013.
Source: CBS News
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