East Idaho voters approve majority of local ballot measures in November election
East Idaho voters approved seven of eight local ballot measures in the Nov. 3 election, according to unofficial results. The only measure that did not pass was the Bear Lake Fire District permanent override levy in Bear Lake County. It needed a two-thirds majority and received 34.43 percent. Here are the results of local ballot measures in East Idaho: Bonneville County City of Ammon levy: two-year temporary levy of $1.25 million a year for street construction, repair and maintenance (passed) Yes: 3,843 (61.32 percent)No: 2,424 (38.68 percent)It replaces a levy that expires Dec. 31 and is estimated to cost $49.34 per $100,000 of taxable value, $1.70 less than the current rate. City of Swan Valley sales tax ordinance: seven-year local tax starting Jan. 1, 2027 (passed) Yes: 122 (73.49 percent)No: 44 (26.51 percent)It includes a 3 percent tax on short-term lodging, a 1 percent tax on liquor by the drink and a 1 percent tax on other taxable sales. The money would go toward bridges, capital projects, infrastructure, pathways and parks, transportation, visitor services, and public safety and law enforcement within city limits. Caribou County City of Grace special revenue bond: up to $6 million for water system improvements, including
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