HOMER,
A RESOLUTION OF THE
WHEREAS, The original foundation of civilization
is agricultural development; and
WHEREAS, Food production is necessary to sustain human population; and
WHEREAS, The greater proportion of our food is
produced and imported by ship and by road from out of state; and
WHEREAS, The cost of transport and importation
of foodstuffs are increasing rapidly; and
WHEREAS, The local production of farm produce
and livestock greatly enhance the sustainability and security of our resident
population; and
WHEREAS, An economic incentive may have the
effect of increased local employment and food production; and
WHEREAS, A tax levied on local agriculture is
regressive in nature, counter to the greater security, sustainability and self
sufficiency of the local population in the event of natural disaster, economic
disruption, or transportation delay.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all Fish, Farm, Livestock and
Agricultural Produce grown, harvested, processed, butchered and sold within the
Kenai Peninsula Borough shall be exempt from any form of sales taxation.
PASSED
DENNIS NOVAK, MAYOR PRO
ATTEST:
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JOHNSON,
Fiscal Impact:
Unknown Impact on sales tax revenue.