From the 2026 Utah Voter Guide, for the November 3, 2026 general election. Kept as published, with results added.
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Providence City Non-Binding Ballot Question #1
Public Library Replacement Non-Binding Ballot Question
Last updated
How Providence voted
Passed
Unofficial · as of November 4, 2026
Becomes official after the state canvass on November 23.
- Yes
- 53.0% · 1,264 votes
- No
- 47.0% · 1,120 votes
Needs more yes than no votes to pass. Source: election results (opens in a new tab)
In plain English
Now that the Cache County Library is closing, this non-binding ballot question asks whether Providence City should consider a new property tax to fund a city public library, with full library services, which would cost homeowners about $55.30 per year for a $500,000 home.
A yes vote
A yes vote would tell city leaders that residents support creating a new property tax to fund a city library, but since this is a non-binding question, it wouldn't actually put the tax into effect on its own; the city council would still need to take further action to create it.
A no vote
A no vote would tell city leaders that residents don't support creating a new property tax for a city library, though since the question is non-binding, it wouldn't legally stop the city from pursuing one anyway.
How it reads on your ballot
As the County Library is closing, should Providence City consider imposing a new property tax levy to fund a city public library and all related library services, which is estimated to cost the owner of a primary residence with a fair market value of $500,000 approximately $55.30 per year?