The Aberdeen City Council approved a resolution Monday outlining the potential effects of Initiated Measure 28 on the city’s budget. The resolution was approved unanimously.
Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager explained the estimated cost to the city of Aberdeen if the measure becomes law…
In the language of the resolution, the framers of IM28 make it clear the state cannot tax “items for human consumption.” It goes on to say municipalities may still collect those taxes.
Wager says there is a real legal question how cities will continue to collect taxes on these items when the state cannot…
Councilmember David Novstrop spoke in favor of the resolution before its passage and said voters need to understand the language in the measure…
Voters will decide on the measure this coming November election.
