Ron Sparks

Background

Ron Sparks previously served as Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and is campaigning to return to the office. Current campaign coverage describes his focus on farmer support and consumer protection.

Sources: Alabama Political Reporter — Sparks shares policy-focused campaign bid for Commissioner of Agriculture, WTVY — Sparks targets farm cost squeeze in bid to reclaim Alabama ag commissioner seat

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Farm equipment tax

  His campaign says he wants to eliminate Alabama’s 1.5% sales tax on farm equipment.

  Ron Sparks for Commissioner of Agriculture

• Farm costs

  Sparks proposes eliminating the 1.5% sales tax on farm equipment, citing rising input costs for farmers.

  Alabama Political Reporter — Sparks shares policy-focused campaign bid for Commissioner of Agriculture

• Department enforcement

  He says he wants to restore enforcement capacity at the department, including its law-enforcement role and inspection of fuel pumps.

  Alabama Political Reporter — Sparks shares policy-focused campaign bid for Commissioner of Agriculture