Juneau Voters Will Decide Cigarette Tax Increase [08/28-4]

Excerpts from: Juneau voters to decide cigarette tax increase

AP [08/27/03]

Juneau voters will decide in the Oct. 7 municipal election if they want to raise city taxes on tobacco.

The Juneau Assembly voted Monday to put a measure on the ballot that would increase the tax on cigarettes to 30 cents a pack.

If voters approve it, the measure would also double the existing 6 percent excise tax on cigars, chewing tobacco and other tobacco products.

City officials estimate the increase would bring another $300,000 into city coffers next year. Assembly members said they want to use the money to help pay for social service and wellness programs.

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