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 Better Drinks, Better Boulder County Newsletter
This newsletter highlights the community’s work to pass a sugary drink tax that supports health across Boulder County. It shares updates on progress, stories from local partners, and easy ways for readers to get involved.
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The Sugary Drink Tax Coalition meets every other month on the second Monday from noon to 1 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, March 9
Location: Microsoft Teams
Everyone is welcome to join the conversation.
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Campaign Updates
A Strong Start to the Year
- Fourteen community partners joined our first coalition meeting of 2026 on January 13.
- Together, we set shared goals, established how we work together, and clarified decision-making.
- Members began brainstorming coalition names, planning outreach and tabling events, and identifying priorities for the months ahead.
- Thank you to everyone who helped build momentum right out of the gate!
Take Action This Summer
- We’re lining up summer tabling and outreach opportunities now.
- Have an upcoming event where we could share information?
- Want to host a visual display showing the sugar content in common drinks?
- Let us know by filling out this form.
Name us! Share your coalition name idea here and we’ll vote!
Colorado has received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will allow the state to restrict the purchase of soft drinks and other sugary beverages with SNAP benefits beginning March 1, 2026. The decision has prompted discussion among public health professionals, with viewpoints both supporting and questioning the policy.
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What are your thoughts?
We welcome you at our upcoming meeting!
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