Utah voters will be asked to approve whether counties can add a 0.25 percent general sales tax, excluding food, to be used exclusively for transportation at the county level.
Opponents Say:
- Burdens taxpayers
- Taxpayers will soon pay more in fuel tax & property taxes
- Utah should instead advocate for a Oregon-style vehicle-miles-traveled system.
Supporters Say:
- Necessary to help address population growth, deteriorating roads, and insufficient funds
- A fuel tax increase alone is not enough to keep up with transportation funding needs.
- Counties need adeqaute funding so that they don’t put off maintenance work, making it more expensive.
LandLine Mag.com | ELECTION 2015: Utah counties to decide on transportation tax