sixth penny sales tax

In a county where the debate over spending is heating up, a recreation center proposal may be back on the table, drawing both support and skepticism.

Laramie County voters will once again decide on funding projects through the sixth-penny sales tax. Does a rec center deserve a place on the ballot?

Laramie County voters will decide the fate of the proposals in an election to be held on Nov. 2, 2021.

Hasenauer wants sixth-penny sale tax items voted on individually and in a general election, rather than a special election.

Should Cheyenne residents be able to vote on sixth-penny items that would only be paid for by city residents?

Voters approved funding for the project in 2012.

DDA officials say the project will help in efforts to revitalize downtown Cheyenne.

The recount leaves the proposition passing by just over 100 votes.

Local businesses will start collecting the tax in October if any of the proposed projects are approved by voters.

Election day is May 2.