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Canyon County vehicle-registration fee proposal raises questions at Notus council meeting
Summary
COMPASS outlined a Canyon County proposal to add an estimated $20 per vehicle registration to address a $49 million transportation shortfall; the county would split proceeds with cities and highway districts and is seeking voter approval, prompting council questions about design and local impacts.
Council members heard a presentation on Sept. 23 about a Canyon County transportation-funding proposal that would add an extra fee on vehicle registrations to close an estimated $49 million shortfall. Amy Luft of COMPASS explained one scenario under consideration: an additional $20 per vehicle registration, with revenue split roughly 50% to cities and 50% to highway districts and a minimum allocation for small cities.
The proposal would appear on the ballot for voter approval, Ms. Luft said, though county commissioners could implement a version on their own if voters reject it. Council discussion focused on how the fee would be collected, distribution mechanics, and the local implications for Notus' roads and budgets. No formal city action was taken Sept. 23; the presentation served as information for future council consideration and for public awareness.
Council members asked questions about how revenues would be distributed and how a local-option tax would interact with current county and highway-district funding. COMPASS and county considerations were presented as options rather than finalized proposals.
