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Commissioners approve placing general-purpose excise tax continuance on November ballot after debate over neutrality
Summary
Sheridan County commissioners voted to place a continuance of the county general-purpose excise (sales) tax on the Nov. 2026 ballot after a failed amendment and a discussion over whether the board should appear neutral or express support.
The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners voted June 2 to place a continuance of the county's general-purpose excise tax on the Nov. 2026 ballot, advancing a measure municipalities had already approved locally.
Staff described the draft resolution and a proposed letter to the county clerk outlining ballot wording. During discussion one commissioner sought to remove a ‘‘whereas’’ that referenced unanimous municipal support; that proposed amendment failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Jennings said board members should avoid endorsing the measure outright: "We should remain neutral in how we give this to the people," he said. Despite the debate, the board voted to adopt Resolution 26-06-053 to place the continuance on the ballot.
The board's discussion highlighted differing views on the county's role in ballot measures: some commissioners emphasized the importance of the revenue stream to smaller municipalities, while others urged neutrality so voters make the decision without perceived county endorsement. The resolution and related draft letter were recorded in the meeting packet; commissioners did not alter the measure's placement on the ballot and the vote carried by voice vote.
