date:Oct 25, 2012
they'd back an effort to prohibit the sale of sugar-laden sodas, according to local radio station WTOP.
Mayor Vincent Gray said he hasnt taken a position on the issue, but told the station that there probably are some good health reasons to support something like that.
But others immediately opposed such restrictions. City leaders should focus on other issues, including high unemployment, violent crime and unaffordable housing, said Julie Gunlock, director of the Women for Food Freedom group.