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City Council Approves Food Tax for Community Review

On Feb. 2, the City Council adopted a 2 percent tax on food. This tax, which will sunset in five years, will bring $62.5 million in revenue. Some will be used to reduce the amount of General Fund cuts to city services and programs, with funds also used to help avoid additional cuts in the Transit 2000, Public Safety, and Parks and Preserves funds. The City Council passed the food tax prior to the community budget hearings to give residents the opportunity to provide input. Phoenix is one of only three cities in Maricopa County that does not currently have a tax on food. Every city that borders Phoenix has a tax on food. Additionally, food stamp purchases will not be taxed.

» Emergency Food Tax Allocation Plan

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City of Phoenix
Budget and Research Department
200 W. Washington St., 14th floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-262-4800
budget.research@phoenix.gov

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