While some apologists for the food and beverage tax pretend that students actually had a voice in the matter, The fact of the matter is that the Democrat-dominated county council knowingly and intentionally scheduled the vote on this tax smack dab in the middle of Finals Week. The Democrats knew (or at least hoped) students would not be paying attention to a tax targeted directly at them. A number of students showed up anyway, but that does not excuse this dishonorable, cowardly behavior.
The timing of the food and beverage tax vote
The timing of the food and beverage tax vote
The timing of the food and beverage tax vote
While some apologists for the food and beverage tax pretend that students actually had a voice in the matter, The fact of the matter is that the Democrat-dominated county council knowingly and intentionally scheduled the vote on this tax smack dab in the middle of Finals Week. The Democrats knew (or at least hoped) students would not be paying attention to a tax targeted directly at them. A number of students showed up anyway, but that does not excuse this dishonorable, cowardly behavior.