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Martin County adopts resolution opposing privatization of liquor sales
Summary
The Board unanimously adopted a resolution supporting North Carolina's control-model ABC system and opposing privatization, citing Program Evaluation Division findings and the importance of local ABC revenues to county services.
On April 10 the Martin County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution expressing support for North Carolina’s current ABC control system and opposing privatization of retail spirits sales.
County Manager David Bone reviewed the 1937 Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and summarized findings from the General Assembly’s Program Evaluation Division, which did not recommend privatization and cited potential increases in outlet density and per-capita consumption under a privatized model. The resolution noted that in fiscal year 2018 local ABC boards distributed roughly $430.6 million statewide to the state and local accounts and argued that local control provides revenue that reduces pressure on property taxes.
Vice Chairman Dempsey Bond made the motion to adopt the resolution, Commissioner Elmo “Butch” Lilley seconded, and the board approved the resolution unanimously.
The resolution directs that copies be sent to Martin County's legislative delegation to communicate the board’s position.
