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Cumberland County commission rejects proposed mineral severance tax amendment in 8-7 vote
Summary
The Cumberland County Commission voted 8-7 on Aug. 18, 2025 to reject a resolution that would have allowed the county to impose a mineral severance tax on sand, gravel, sandstone, chert and limestone; proponents said the tax would generate revenue while opponents cited concerns that were not specified in the minutes.
Cumberland County commissioners voted 8-7 on Aug. 18 to reject Resolution 08-2025-7, a proposal to authorize a mineral severance tax on sand, gravel, sandstone, chert and limestone with a rate capped by state statute.
The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Commissioner Wendell Wilson and seconded by Commissioner Colleen Mall. A roll-call vote recorded ayes from Commissioners Wiley Potter,…
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