“Its initiation didn’t go as smoothly as one would have hoped. On the other hand, I think it’s a good idea and figures to be a model for other cities to follow.”
Lee Cooperman
“I experienced the tax once, and that was enough. I am going to juice my own stuff. Overall, I think people won’t buy as much stuff and will be able to keep money in their pockets.”
Andrea Simmons, 2300 block of McClellan Street
“It won’t affect me at all. My family is pretty loyal to water and has been for a long time, so there will be no personal repercussions for us.”
Darnell Watson, North Philadelphia
“Its initiation didn’t go as smoothly as one would have hoped. On the other hand, I think it’s a good idea and figures to be a model for other cities to follow.”
Lee Cooperman, Center City
Interviews by Joseph Myers Photos by Tina Garceau
“It won’t affect me at all. My family is pretty loyal to water and has been for a long time, so there will be no personal repercussions for us.”
Darnell Watson
“I experienced the tax once, and that was enough. I am going to juice my own stuff. Overall, I think people won’t buy as much stuff and will be able to keep money in their pockets.”
Andrea Simmons
