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Star Valley Ranch schedules open house on 6th-penny tax as residents differ on spending priorities
Summary
At the Sept. 10 meeting residents and council members debated whether revenue from the proposed 6th-penny special-purpose tax should fund roads rather than walking paths and a town commons; an open house on the tax is scheduled for Sept. 18 in Thayne.
STAR VALLEY RANCH — Council and public commenters discussed priorities for a proposed 6th-penny special-purpose tax at the Sept. 10 regular meeting, and council members announced an upcoming open house.
During public comment, Mr. Hansen argued that revenue from the proposed 6th-penny tax "should be used for roads instead of walking paths and town commons," saying road work should take precedence. Councilman Merrill said Thayne will host an open house about the 6th-penny tax on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.; he and other council members said they and neighboring communities have considered measures to help the referendum succeed if placed before voters.
Why it matters: The 6th-penny special-purpose tax would create a dedicated revenue stream; how local leaders allocate funds—roads, parks, walking paths or other capital projects—determines near-term investment in town infrastructure.
Next steps: Town officials promoted the Sept. 18 open house as a forum for information and community input. No council motion allocating revenue was made at the Sept. 10 meeting; further outreach and intercommunity coordination were described but no vote occurred.
