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Stanford council affirms resolution opposing state-centralized collection of local occupational taxes

Stanford City Council · February 13, 2025
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Summary

The council unanimously affirmed Resolution No. 2025-0213 opposing legislation that would centralize collection of local occupational fees and taxes at the state level; Mayor Miller said the proposed bill’s reconciliation provisions raise several problems.

Mayor Dalton Miller presented Resolution No. 2025-0213 and said the measure opposes any 2025 Kentucky General Assembly bill that would centralize collection of local occupational fees or taxes. He told the council that several problems exist with the bill’s reconciliation provisions.

Councilman Eddie Carter moved to accept the resolution; Councilman Bill Miracle seconded. The council record states the resolution was affirmed with all members saying they were in favor.

Mayor Miller and council members characterized the resolution as aligning with positions taken by the Kentucky League of Cities and by other municipalities that have adopted similar measures. There was no recorded dissent at the Feb. 13 meeting.

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