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)

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

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.

After Ben snaps at April for not being professional, she uses her intimidating nature to "scare" the interns into actually doing their work. Quick Trivia & Details IMDb Rating: Approximately 7.9/10.

This guide focuses on the episode " Soda Tax " (Season 5, Episode 2), which is the most prominent show with this specific title and episode number.

While working in Washington D.C., struggles to manage his lazy, entitled interns who are only there because of their powerful political families.

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").

is training for his police entrance exam. He struggles with the physical requirements until Chris Traeger tells him to focus on what motivates him.