Navajo Nation Council weighs bill to impose tax on junk food

Thursday, April 11, 2013  

The Navajo Nation Council is considering a bill that would impose a 2 percent sales tax on junk food sold on the Navajo Nation.

Delegate Jonathan Nez is co-sponsoring the bill. He said he has lost 100 pounds by changing his diet and exercising more.

“We are a sovereign nation. We could really take charge and provide an example for other tribal communities by promoting this type of initiative," Nez said at a committee meeting, The Navajo Post reported.

The committee voted to hold a working session to discuss the bill further.

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Navajo Nation code could allow a 2% sales tax on junk food (The Navajo Post 4/10)