Subject: Preliminary Research Update: Farmers' Market Feasibility Status of Research This memo serves as a preliminary update to keep the Council informed on initial data gathering regarding the feasibility of a Town-managed farmers' market. At this stage, this is a first look at the regional competitive landscape and the baseline operational requirements. The purpose of this summary is to provide Council with the factual realities and resource commitments that must be considered before taking on this endeavor.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.