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Aberdeen approves $3.03 million ad valorem tax exemption for Westlake Chemicals & Vinyl
Summary
The Aberdeen Board of Aldermen on April 21 approved a final resolution granting Westlake Chemicals & Vinyl, LLC (FKA Axiall, LLC) an ad valorem tax exemption totaling $3,030,296 covering Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2035; the vote recorded one abstention.
The Aberdeen Board of Aldermen voted April 21 to approve a final resolution granting Westlake Chemicals & Vinyl, LLC (FKA Axiall, LLC) an exemption from ad valorem taxes totaling $3,030,296, effective Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2035. The motion was made by Alderman John Cain and seconded by Alderman Jeremy Belle and carried by roll call.
Four members—Alderwoman Rhonda Moore and Aldermen James Ivory, Jeremy Belle and John Cain—voted “Aye.” Alderman Nicholas Holliday recorded an abstention. The minutes do not record additional debate or amendment language tied to the resolution.
The exemption as noted in the board’s resolution establishes the period and dollar amount of tax relief approved by the city; the minutes do not specify required implementation steps, conditions on the company or subsequent confirmations by county or state tax authorities. The board did not record any supplemental documents or staff reports attached to the motion in the meeting minutes.
The board adjourned after completing remaining agenda items and scheduled its next regular meeting for May 5, 2026.
