The Iron County Clerk's office has provided a Ballot Box for the 2024 Primary Election for Brian Head residents located at the Brian Head Town Clerk's office (Brian Head Town Hall - 56 N. Hwy. 143). If you would like to drop your ballot off up until the afternoon of June 25, 2024, by 4:00 p.m.
BRIAN HEAD 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
Statistics
Registered Voters - Total: 104
Ballots Cast - Total: 42
Voter Turnout - Total: 40.36%
TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN COUNCIL - 2-YEAR SEAT
MITCH RICKS: 31 Votes 73.81%
Total Votes Cast 31 Votes 73.81%
Contest Totals 42 Votes 100.00 %
TOWN COUNCIL - 4-YEAR SEAT
KELLY MARSHALL 31 Votes 36.90%
LARRY FREEBERG 28 Votes 33.33%
Total Votes Cast 59 Votes 70.24%
Contest Totals 84 Votes 100.00%
BRIAN HEAD SPECIAL BOND ELECTION (CORE BEAUTIFICATION BOND)
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE BOND (Yes): 20 Votes 47.82%
AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS (NO): 18 Votes 42.86%
Total Votes Cast 38 Votes 92.48%
Contest Totals 42 Votes 100.00%
BRIAN HEAD PARKS, ARTS, & RECREATIONAL (PAR) REAUTHORIZATION OF 0.01% SALES & USE TAXFOR TEN YEARS:
FOR THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE PAR TAX (Yes): 26 Votes 61.90%
AGAINST THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE PAR TAX (No): 13 Votes 30.95%
Total Votes Cast 39 Votes 92.86%
Contest Totals 42 Votes 100.00%
SPECIAL ELECTION GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (CORE BEAUTIFICATION BOND)
ore Beautification GO Bond Projects:
Crosswalks & Shuttle Stops:
The Brian Head Commercial Corridor Transportation study anticipates four shuttle stops with shelters on (or near) Highway 143, at Hunter Ridge, Town Hall, Chair 1 & Giant Steps. These improvements would enhance both the safety and aesthetics of the Town.
Street Lighting:
This project would provide for a phased implementation of the Town Council’s adopted Street Lighting Master Plan. This includes replacing some existing streetlights along Highway 143 with decorative night-sky-friendly lighting, replacing some other lights with LED night-sky-friendly lighting, and removing several lights.
Other Projects:
• Town Hall exterior improvements
• Highway and trail improvements
• Utility improvements
• Other beautification efforts
What Will This Cost Me?
The bonds would result in a tax increase of $85.60 on a primary residence with an average valuation of $367,144. HOWEVER, a previously existing bond will be paid off in 2024 and will result in a tax decrease of approximately the same amount. It is anticipated that this bond would NOT result in residents and property owners paying more property taxes than what they have already been paying. The new bonds have been sized to adjust property taxes by approximately the same amount that property taxes would be reduced due to the retirement of the 2005B General Obligation Bonds.
PARKS, ARTS, AND RECREATIONAL (PAR) TAX RE-AUTHORIZATION
Re-Authorization of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation (PAR) Tax of 0.01% for 10 years.
The PAR Tax is a way for residents and visitors to support the enrichment of the community. This small sales tax provides funding for projects not otherwise possible. Residents and visitors who support Brian Head's businesses with their discretionary spending purchases will generate funds that are funneled directly back into the community.
This investment will have a substantial, long-lasting benefit to the community. The PAR tax has generated over $290,390 from the 2015 to 2023 fiscal year. Based on sales tax revenues, Brian Head would generate approximately $40,000 annually. After 10 years, by state law, the PAR tax automatically sunsets and goes away unless voted on again by the people.
The Brian Head Parks, Arts, and Recreation tax of 0.01% is up for re-authorization for ten years. The PAR tax is 1/10 of 1% sales tax and does not apply to most food items and is not a property tax and it is not permanent. On a qualifying $100 purchase, it would be 0.10 cents, and on a $1,000 purchase, it would be $1.
The funds are used for cultural, recreation, recreational facilities, and parks within Brian Head Town, and the funds will remain within Brian Head Town for a variety of projects such as hiking trails, playground equipment, walking trails, park improvements, and recreational facilities.
Who pays the PAR Tax? Anyone who makes a qualifying point-of-sale purchase in Brian Head Town pays the tax, regardless of their place of residency.