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Cannabis cultivation tax

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveMark BolgerSep 22, 2026

The Rimrock Farms grower urged the board to keep the reduced tax rate, saying most rural counties charge zero percent and higher rates would sink local businesses.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — September 22, 2026 · 1:57:03 →
SupportiveMarty CraneSep 22, 2026

She said the bad players have been weeded out over the years and today's cannabis operators are friends and neighbors who are part of the community.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — September 22, 2026 · 1:58:37 →
OpposedMark BolgerAug 11, 2026

Opposed the tax increase, noting competing counties cut rates to zero, and asked for type 6 manufacturing and direct-to-consumer sales options instead.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 7:10:04 →
OpposedTina AlexanderAug 11, 2026

Said farmers cannot afford increases and warned of ripple effects on local businesses and tax revenue.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 7:13:05 →
OpposedAdam AbletonAug 11, 2026

Thanked the board for the original tax cut but said the 10% increase would hurt farms already squeezed by inflation.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 7:14:39 →
OpposedJennifer SmithAug 11, 2026

Noted cultivators present represent about 45% of permitted acreage and asked the county to open new licensure instead of raising taxes.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026 · 7:16:58 →