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Public commenter questions fairness, litigation costs and nonresident impacts of refinery tax
Summary
Steven Clennard, a member of the public, asked council whether placing the refinery tax on the ballot would expose the city to further litigation costs and questioned fairness for nonresidents who would still pay potential price impacts.
Steven Clennard used his public comment time to press the council on the financial and fairness consequences of placing a per‑barrel refinery tax on the ballot. He asked whether the city was willing to spend additional taxpayer money on litigation if the proposal moved forward and noted he works in Carson but does not live there.
Clennard asked how the city would respond if the refinery (Marathon) shut down, saying such a closure could ripple through hotels, mechanics, schools and other businesses. He asked, referring to the proposed levy, "3¢ a gallon for this tax? How fair is that?" and questioned whether non‑voters who work in Carson should bear those costs.
