From the 2026 Utah Voter Guide, for the November 3, 2026 general election. Kept as published, with results added.
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Proposition 8
Salem Recreational and Cultural Facilities and Organizations Sales Tax
Last updated
How Salem voted
Passed
Unofficial · as of November 4, 2026
Becomes official after the state canvass on November 23.
- Yes
- 72.5% · 1,634 votes
- No
- 27.5% · 619 votes
Needs more yes than no votes to pass. Source: election results (opens in a new tab)
In plain English
Salem, Utah wants to add a small sales tax of 0.1% (one cent for every $10 spent) for 10 years to fund parks, trails, senior facilities, and arts and cultural programs, commonly known as the "RAP tax."
A yes vote
A yes vote would let Salem City start collecting the 0.1% RAP sales tax for 10 years to fund parks, trails, senior facilities, and arts and cultural programs.
A no vote
A no vote would block the city from imposing this tax, meaning Salem wouldn't get this new funding source for parks, trails, senior facilities, and arts and cultural programs.
How it reads on your ballot
Shall Salem, Utah (the "City") be authorized to impose a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) to provide revenues for purposes related to Recreational (Including Parks), and Cultural Facilities and Organizations (commonly known as the "RAP TAX") within the City for a period of ten (10) years?
Note: The tax rate of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) is equal to one cent ($0.01) for every ten dollars ($10.00) spent on sales tax-eligible purchases within Salem City.
Funds collected from this tax may be used for RAP capital improvements of publicly owned or operated amenities such as, but not limited to:
• Long-term planning for recreation and parks; including playing fields and courts
• Upgrades for senior activities and facilities
• Arts and cultural programs & organizations
• Trails and pathways
• Improvements to parks, recreational spaces and programs