California’s hospitality workers are critical to the Golden State’s economic recovery. Our state’s hospitality industry contributes more than $52 billion in economic activity and employs 12 percent of the state's workforce.

Higher Taxes and Fees
on alcoholic beverages cost jobs!

*** UPDATE:  SF Proposed Alcohol Tax ***

Originally scheduled to be heard in mid-July, the SF Board of Supervisors has delayed a vote by the full board until it reconvenes after Labor Day.  And, supporters may be reconsidering the best way to address issues the proposed tax seeks to address.

This delay and possible review is in no small measure due to a brave San Francisco hospitality industry voicing its opposition at press conferences, budget & finance committee meetings and hearings. Thanks to everyone who has participated so far; keep up the good work!

Keep sending those opposition letters…see the links to the right!

California’s hospitality workers are critical to the Golden State’s economic recovery. Our state’s hospitality industry contributes more than $52 billion in economic activity and employs 12 percent of the state's workforce.

But, for the last 12 months, the hospitality industry and its employees have been under severe strain from the state’s severe economic downturn. More than 64,000 hospitality jobs statewide have been lost statewide.

Our state’s decision makers need know that hospitality workers play an integral part in California’s economic recovery…and higher taxes and fees on alcoholic beverages cost jobs.