While we are on the topic of San Francisco and alcohol taxes, there is a proposed tax increase on alcohol has been given the green light for signatures by the secretary of state's office.
That means it very well may be on the November ballot.
If it does, voters will be asked to skyrocket the tax on alcohol.
This initiative would raise the state excise tax on a regular bottle of wine from 4 cents to $5.11.
The excise tax on a six-pack of beer would increase from 11 cents to $6.08 and the tax on a 750 ml bottle of spirits would go from 65 cents to $17.57.
Once again the citizens of San Francisco are being asked to believe it would raise $7 to $9 billion that would go to support alcohol-related programs and services.
We'll watch and see if it gets on the ballot, and if it does, how many people are actually helped.
We'll watch and see if it gets on the ballot, and if it does, how many people are actually helped.
