HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-02-R RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE PASSAGE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT 3
WHEREAS, Amendment 3, the proposed constitutional amendment to abolish and
prohibit the taxation of food and medicine has been certified to be on the November 5
Ballot and,
WHEREAS, the passage of Amendment 3 would result in the loss of approximately
30% of Arkansas sales tax revenue and,
WHEREAS, the loss of this revenue could result in the reduction or loss of numerous
municipal services and,
WHEREAS, the passage of Amendment 3 could do long-term damage to the quality
of life for every Arkansan,
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED,
That the City of Batesville Opposes Initiated Amendment 3 and urges all of the
citizens to work to defeat this amendment in the November 5, 2002, election.
DATED this-29~!day of October 2002.
690-EM. BIARD, NfAYOR
ATTEST:
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DENISE M. JOHNSTON
CITY CLERK