2023 GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The Results listed below are the official Results of the Brian Head Election held on November 21, 2023
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%
Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports
Kelly Marshall - November 2023
Larry Freeberg - November 2023
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)
Projects the Core Beautification GO Bond is proposing:
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 and Giant Steps. These improvements would enhance both 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 voting for this bond would NOT result in residents and property owners paying more property taxes than what they have already been paying. The proposed 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 a period of 10 years.
The PAR Tax is a way for residents and visitors to support the enrichment of the community. This small sales tax will provide funding for projects not otherwise possible. Residents and visitors who support Brian Head 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 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 a period of 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.