Fifth-penny sales tax renewal and resident priorities survey
Summary
A resident questioned property tax trends and whether city mailers improperly promote a yes vote on the fifth-cent sales tax. Council members defended the legally reviewed materials and previewed a fifth-cent allocation resolution in July.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property tax revenue is projected around $4.9 million for FY 2027 and the fifth-cent question will appear on the November ballot.
Voters who get clearer information before the November fifth-cent vote.
Shoppers paying the additional penny; opponents argue it funds vices like gambling.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City of Casper | | City Council — August 18, 2026
Council adopted priorities for using the optional Natrona County one percent general purpose sales tax via consent resolution.
City of Casper | | City Council — July 7, 2026
The 1% sales tax survey (608 responses, $16,000) came back largely consistent with past years. A citizen asked council to be clear about spending priorities before the November election; a priorities resolution is expected in August.
Temporary sixth-cent tax ends in Casper; $18.2M goal fully collected
Temporary sixth-cent tax ends in Casper; $18.2M goal fully collected Oil City News
City of Casper | | City Council — June 2, 2026
A resident questioned property tax trends and whether city mailers improperly promote a yes vote on the fifth-cent sales tax. Council members defended the legally reviewed materials and previewed a fifth-cent allocation resolution in July.
City of Casper | | City Council Work Session & Special — May 26, 2026
Voters will renew the fifth-penny tax in November, and a new statistically valid survey shows residents want about a third of it going to streets, drainage and flood prevention. Council will consider the renewal resolution in July or August.
City of Casper | | City Council — May 19, 2026
The optional 1% sales tax goes before voters this fall. Councilors defended its use for police cars, fire trucks, infrastructure, and nonprofit funding like the youth crisis center.
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