WPXI.comNews
E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters

Embeddable News Widgets

embeddable widget
Local news, local sports or weird news. Put WPXI's headlines on your Web site with a simple copy and paste. More Details

Bar Owner Has Message For Onorato

Castle Shannon Tavern Protests Drink Tax

POSTED: 12:09 am EST December 14, 2007
UPDATED: 12:29 am EST December 14, 2007

Bar owners are taking their frustration to the street to protest Allegheny County's newly passed drink tax.

A sign outside the Castle Tavern in Castle Shannon targets County Chief Executive Dan Onorato.

It reads, "We voted. Dan Onorato not welcome."

The bar owners are part of a class action lawsuit to overturn the 10 percent tax on poured alcoholic beverages.

Jan Toci said she e-mailed Onorato about her opposition to the tax but he ignored her.

"Nobody here is happy with him," she said. "I always liked Dan Onorato until this happened. I voted for him. I won't vote for him when he runs for governor."

The tax takes effect on Jan. 1.

The $30 million it is expected to generate would help fund the cash-strapped Port Authority.


Market Place

Sponsor Links

Links We Like
No matter where you live you can take better care of your lawn by making understanding what works for your town’s climate. More Details

Did you know 80% of strokes are preventable? Understand risk factors and how manage if you’ve already had a stroke. More Details

Help you and your co-workers do your part to green up you office and minimize your impact on the environment. More Details

Curious about what homes near you are in foreclosure? Want to be notified when a home goes tax forfeit so you can consider an investment? Go here. More Details


Like online video? Then you'll love Now See This.

Links We Like includes a selection of information, tools and resources from our partners and sponsors.

National And World Headlines

Credit Center

3 People Who Check Your Credit - Landlords, Employers & Insurers. Be the 4th. See Your Credit Score & Report Now for $0. More
Experian

WPXI Desktop Alert

Exclusive:  News & Weather Desktop Alert
- Breaking News Alerts
- Severe Weather Alerts

Click here to download the WPXI Desktop Alert! More Details


Back To Top