The soda tax case has finally made its way to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last Friday, PCCY, Ceiba, Inc., the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC) and the Public Health Management Corporation (“PHMC”) filed an amicus brief (attached) with the Court to show our support for and commitment to kids’ health and access to quality early childhood education. Ultimately, we made 3 arguments: (1) the tax supports the health of children in Philadelphia by encouraging kids to drink less sugary drinks; (2) the tax helps pay for improved access to parks, rec centers and playgrounds for kids; and (3) the tax improves outcomes for kids by giving more families access to high quality pre-k. It isn’t rocket science. Good investment = good results. We urge the Court to uphold the tax and support the city’s efforts to invest in our kids’ health and education.
Soda Tax Brief: Our Kids Are Still Worth It! (2018)
Attend a Community Budget Meeting
Philadelphia students cannot afford fewer teachers or other support staff. City Council can vote to prevent those cuts. Speak up on behalf of students! Attend one (or more) of the upcoming public events and tell councilmembers, “No cuts to schools!” Sign Up, Show Up, Speak Up because Our Kids Are Worth It. Need help with your testimony? Check out our testimony as well as these talking points. We can also help – reachout to frangyp@childrenfirstpa.org. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.
Postcards: Print, Sign & Share
These postcards are available for your community group or organization to print and share with your members. Postcards can be dropped off to 990 Spring Garden Street, Suite 600 or you can scan and send to info@childrenfirstpa.org. We also have printed postcards available to pick up at our office. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.
Lower Travel Costs! Options are available.
The Mayor’s proposed tax on ride share companies will protect public schools and ensure students have the resources they deserve. If ride share companies choose to pass these costs directly onto riders, there are options for individuals with disabilities to help lower their travel costs. Click the image to download a PDF that you can share.