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ryLLC1 <br />ouisf ville <br />City Manager's office <br />Memorandum <br />To: Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board <br />From: Katie Baum, Sustainability Specialist <br />Date: February 17, 2021 <br />Re: Discussion 9: Disposable Bag Tax Implementation <br />Summary <br />In 2020, Louisville voters approved Ballot Question 2A, which aims to reduce single -use bag consumption within <br />the community by applying a $0.25 tax on every paper and plastic bag provided to the customer by a Louisville <br />retailer. The bag tax will go into effect January 1, 2022 with the intent of reducing single -use waste within the <br />community. <br />In keeping with best practice and similar to peer communities, staff has developed an implementation plan (see <br />attachment) and a core implementation team to begin the necessary work on education and outreach of the <br />bag tax. <br />Attachment <br />Attached is the most recent version of the Disposable Bag Tax Implementation Plan. Please note this is a working <br />document as things change due to the COVID-19 pandemic and approach shifts around engagement. <br />Next Steps <br />Staff is looking for input and support from LSAB on the implementation of the disposable bag tax through 2021. <br />