ElectionWednesday, November 4
Campbell County voters renew the Penny Tax for four more years
The Good Day Gillette team
If you wondered how the sales tax vote would go, Campbell County voters made it clear they want the Optional 1% Sales Tax to stay. Ballot Proposition No. 1 received 7,608 votes in favor and 3,593 against in unofficial results.
Voters said yes to the Penny Tax, 7,608 to 3,593
Unofficial results from Tuesday's general election
Ballot Proposition No. 1: optional 1% sales tax
✓For7,60867.9%
Against3,59332.1%
Source: County 17
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| Race | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballot Proposition No. 1: optional 1% sales tax | For, won | 7,608 | 67.9% |
| Ballot Proposition No. 1: optional 1% sales tax | Against | 3,593 | 32.1% |
The tax has collected a penny on each dollar since 1976. The money is split among the City of Gillette, Campbell County government and the Town of Wright. County 17 reports groceries, prescription drugs, gasoline and residential rent are exempt.
- Gillette's top priorities: public safety 38.28%, street upgrades 29.77%
- Campbell County: public safety 41.78%, road maintenance 15.07%
- Wright: law enforcement, fire and EMS 46.89%
- Results stay unofficial until canvassing boards certify them
Sources: Gillette News Record, County 17