The Weber County Commission has authorized an opinion question for the November 5, 2024, general election regarding the renewal of the RAMP tax. Known as Proposition 19, the measure asks voters if a 0.1% sales tax should be extended for an additional 10 years.
The Recreation, Arts, Museums, and Parks (RAMP) tax was originally approved by Weber County residents in 2004 to fund specific community facilities and organizations. Following a renewal in 2014, the current term is now set to expire.
The proposed tax applies to qualifying purchases made within Weber County. Since its inception in 2004, the average Weber County household has paid approximately $12 per year to support these programs.
Funds from the RAMP tax are used to provide financial support for several community resources. These include public parks and recreational spaces, botanical gardens, cultural institutions, and zoological organizations and facilities. The tax also supports Free RAMP Saturdays.
The renewal decision will determine if the 0.1% sales and use tax continues to fund the maintenance and enhancement of Weber County's recreational, cultural, and zoological assets for another 10-year term.
