Invitation to Submit Arguments For or Against a Ballot Proposition
Notice Tags
Elections
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
August 23, 2023 04:47 PM
Event End Date & Time
September 18, 2023 05:00 PM
Description/Agenda
Invitation to Submit Arguments For or Against
A Ballot Proposition
The municipal General Election to be held on November 21, 2023, will include the following
ballot proposition:
Proposition #6, Proposal to Renew Orem's Cultural Arts and Recreation Enrichment (CARE) Tax for Ten Additional Years
PROPOSITION:
Shall the City of Orem, Utah, be authorized to impose a 0.1% sales and use tax for:
- City-owned recreational and cultural facilities; and
- Ongoing operating expenses of city-owned recreational facilities; and
- Ongoing operating expenses of private non-profit cultural organizations?
The proposed CARE Tax would be collected at the rate of 1 cent for every $10.00 spent in Orem and may be used for purposes such as:
Parks
Playing Fields
Trails
Bike Paths
Splash Pads Live Theater
Symphonies
Operas
Ballet/Dance Companies
Choral Groups
Any eligible voter may file a request to submit a written argument for or against the ballot proposition above (Proposition #6) for inclusion in the local voter information pamphlet in accordance with Utah State Code ยง20A-7-402. Requests to submit an argument must be filed with the election officer (the Orem City Recorder) no later than September 18, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Requests must be submitted to the Orem City Recorder's office at 56 North State Street, Orem, UT 84057, or emailed to tmckitrick@orem.org. For more information, please contact the City Recorder at 801-229-7298.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
If you need a special accommodation to participate in the City Council Meetings and Study Sessions, please call the City Recorder's Office (801-229-7298) at least 3 working days prior to the meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
This meeting may be held electronically to allow a Councilmember to participate.