Q. What is the purpose of this vote?

A. Weber County residents are being asked to vote on whether to renew a 0.1% sales tax on qualifying purchases to fund botanical, cultural, recreational, and zoological organizations and facilities (commonly referred to as the RAMP tax) for an additional 10 years.

Q. What is the RAMP tax?

A. The RAMP tax is a 0.1% sales tax that was first approved by Weber County voters in 2004. It helps fund botanical, cultural, recreational, and zoological organizations and facilities in the county.

Q. When was the RAMP tax last renewed?

A. The RAMP tax was renewed in 2014. Now, it is up for renewal again, and Weber County voters will decide whether to extend it for another 10 years.

Q. What is the exact question on the ballot?

A. The ballot will ask: "Shall Weber County be authorized to impose a .1% sales and use tax to fund cultural facilities, recreational facilities, and zoological facilities, botanical organizations, cultural organizations, and zoological organizations?”

Q. When is the election?

A. The election will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 7 am to 8 pm.

Q. Where can I find my polling location?

A. You can find your polling location, early voting polling place, and Election Day voting center at:

• weberelections.gov
• vote.utah.gov
• Call 801-399-8034

Q. When and where can I vote in person?

A.

• Early Voting:
  • Dates: Oct.29 - Nov. 1
  • Hours: 12 PM - 6 PM
  • Location: Weber Center, 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT 84401
• Election Day Voting (Nov. 5, 7 AM - 8 PM) at:
  • Weber County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 1000 N 1200 W, Ogden, UT
  • Ogden Valley Library, 131 S 7400 E, Huntsville, UT

Q. Who is authorized to place the opinion question on the ballot?

A. The Weber County Commission has authorized the Weber County Clerk/Auditor to include the RAMP tax renewal question on the November 2024 ballot.

Q. How long would the RAMP tax renewal last if approved?

A. If approved, the RAMP tax will be renewed for an additional 10 years.