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Town of Homer Special Election

Sales Tax Rededication

The Town of Homer will hold a special election on May 16, 2026, to consider three propositions involving the rededication of existing sales taxes.

IMPORTANT:
These propositions DO NOT create any new taxes and DO NOT increase current tax rates. Instead, they allow the Town torepurpose existing voter-approved sales taxes to better support current operational and infrastructure needs, as determined annually by the Board of Aldermen.

BACKGROUND – EXISTING TAXES WERE ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY VOTERS

The three taxes being considered for rededication were originally approved by voters on:
• November 16, 1985
• November 4, 2014
• November 21, 2015

Each of these is a 1% sales and use tax currently in place and generating revenue for the Town of Homer.

WHAT THE PROPOSITIONS DO

If approved, the measures will allow the Town to redirect how these existing funds are used, including:
• Street and infrastructure improvements (construction, paving, maintenance)
• Public works and essential services, such as water, sewer, drainage, police, fire, public buildings, recreation, and equipment
• Residential garbage collection
• General municipal operations, where funds may be used for any lawful purpose when needed

This provides the Town with greater flexibility to address changing priorities and operational needs each year.

 
WHY THIS MATTERS

Currently, portions of these tax revenues are restricted to specific uses. This election would:
• Allow funds to be used more efficiently and where they are most needed
• Support day-to-day operations, not just capital projects
• Help the Town respond to infrastructure demands, service costs, and emergencies
• Ensure the Board of Aldermen can allocate resources responsibly on an annual basis

ELECTION DETAILS

• Date: May 16, 2026
• Poll Hours: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Eligible Voters: All registered voters within the Town of Homer

KEY TAKEAWAY

This election is about flexibility—not new taxes.
It allows the Town of Homer to make better use of existing revenue to maintain services, improve infrastructure, and meet the community’s needs now and into the future.