Sales Tax

A downloadable document detailing our sales tax proposal can be found below. Here is the Mayor's statement on this tax.

As a proud parent of two young boys with deep roots in Killian, I am proud to work alongside other members of the younger generation who have deep roots in this town who stood up to fix our broken community. We put this tax on the ballot because our constituents asked for it, and it is the key to securing our town's future.

Here is how the proposed tax will benefit Killian:

Shifting the Burden: The tax will primarily be paid by non-residents at Riverside Marina and the campground. This allows us to shift some of the tax burden away from local property taxes.

Keeping Up With Inflation: To compete for state grants and operate the town, our revenue needs to account for inflation. In 2009, revenues were $286,777 with expenses of $340,898. Today, projected 2026 revenues are $280,143 against expenses of $300,473

Benefiting the Town: While I support local events like the Tickfaw 200 and the car show, the town currently sees no direct revenue from them. This measure ensures Killian benefits from the visitors it hosts.

We didn’t raise property taxes last year because we believe in the residents of Killian and we wanted to give the town a choice to completely change how we operate for the better. At the end of the day no matter what happens the people have the ultimate power here.

Sincerely Mayor Caleb Atwell