[s5e2] Soda Tax «Free Access»

During the public forum, several townspeople are seen holding yellow squares (neutral), even though Leslie only asked them to hold green (agree) or red (disagree).

After a public forum where a citizen even suggests a "vagina tax" instead, Leslie nearly folds under the pressure. However, a talk with Ron Swanson —who admits he respects her for sticking to her guns even when he disagrees with her—inspires her to pass the tax in a tight 3–2 vote. 2. Training with Chris (The B-Plot)

The "Child-Sized" soda, which is roughly the size of a small child and liquefies if you don't drink it fast enough. [S5E2] Soda Tax

NBC released three deleted scenes, including one where Leslie and Ann compare Leslie's career to George Clooney’s . "Parks and Recreation" Soda Tax (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb

While working in Washington D.C., struggles to manage his lazy, entitled interns who are only there because of their powerful political families. During the public forum, several townspeople are seen

The plot is a parody of the real-life "Soda Ban" (the Sugary Drinks Portion Cap Rule) proposed by then-NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg . Plot Breakdown 1. The Soda War (The A-Plot)

In her first major move as City Councilor, Leslie Knope proposes a tax on oversized sodas to combat Pawnee’s obesity crisis (the city is famously "First in Friendship, Fourth in Obesity"). "Parks and Recreation" Soda Tax (TV Episode 2012)

Leslie faces off against of the Pawnee Restaurant Association. Pinewood threatens that the tax will force restaurants to lay off employees, turning public opinion against Leslie.