Washakie County Sales Tax Survey

Washakie County invites you to participate in the following survey. Historically, voters have approved the one-cent sales tax to help fund services, improvements, and projects that benefit our community. Every four years, the Washakie County Board of County Commissioners brings the initiative back to the community to gather input and determine whether voters support continuing the measure. The entities receiving funding can change each cycle, depending on which organizations apply and the needs at that time.

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* 1. To help ensure the survey reflects the perspectives of our local community, please indicate whether you are a resident of Washakie County. This information allows us to appropriately consider responses while maintaining a strong focus on local participation.

Are you a resident of Washakie County?

Yes

THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES ARE LISTED IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR EACH ENTITY.

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* 2. Would you support including the Ten Sleep Senior Center as a recipient of funding from the 1% sales tax?

The Ten Sleep Senior Center (currently receiving 5% of revenue collected) will use these funds as a grant match for ongoing operations and maintenance.

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* 3. Would you support including the Worland Senior Center as a recipient of funding from the 1% sales tax?

The Worland Senior Center (currently receiving 8% of revenue collected) will utilize the funds to supplement grants and local program operations to ensure the continuance and stability of services to the community.

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* 4. Would you support including the City of Worland as a recipient of funding from the 1% sales tax?

The City of Worland (currently receiving 40% of revenue collected) will use the funds for the Street Improvement Initiative. This initiative includes street, curb, and gutter replacements; maintenance and repairs; and addressing drainage issues, as approved by the City Council. The funds may also be used to supplement grants for the Street Improvement Initiative for the benefit of Worland and its citizens.

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* 5. Would you support including the Town of Ten Sleep as a recipient of funding from the 1% sales tax?

The Town of Ten Sleep (currently receiving 15% of revenue collected) will use the funds for improvements and maintenance to streets, water, sewer, and other town-owned and/or maintained infrastructure. Money will also be used to supplement grants and may be combined with other local, state, and federal funds in accordance with law to benefit the Ten Sleep community.

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* 6. Would you support including the Worland Community Center Complex as a recipient of funding from the 1% sales tax?

The WCCC (currently receiving 23% of revenue collected) will use the funds to connect the community by providing information on services, programs, and current events. Funds will also support maintenance of the existing facility and Senior Center buildings, provide seed money for grants when available, and provide community economic opportunities and program development to ensure the stability of the complex.

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* 7. Would you support including the Crisis Prevention and Response Center as a recipient of funding from the 1% sales tax?

The Crisis Prevention and Response Center (currently receiving 2% of revenue collected) will use the funds to support grant matching funds, operation and maintenance of the existing facility, and critical services that assist and protect victims of crime in Washakie County.

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* 8. Would you support including the Worland Youth Learning Center as a recipient of funding from the 1% sales tax?

The Worland Youth Learning Center (currently receiving 2% of revenue collected) will use the funds to support safe, enriching after-school and summer learning programs for local youth, helping cover summer educational activities and program resources that keep students engaged, supported, and learning.

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Please note that Washakie County has not participated in distributions of the one-cent sales tax for the past 12 years, in order to allow a greater share of the funds to be allocated among the entities currently receiving those revenues.

When considering the questions below, it is important to recognize that while emergency medical services are not considered essential by the State of Wyoming, they are especially vital to the citizens and communities of Washakie County. The following questions reference a potential new half-cent sales tax (in addition to the existing one-cent sales tax) that would be dedicated to supporting those services.

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* 9. Would you support a 0.5% (half-cent) sales tax dedicated to emergency services in Washakie County?

If approved, the revenue would be used to:

Support ambulance services in Worland (currently provided by Cody Regional Health)

Support the Ten Sleep Ambulance

Fund the county's contract for free AIR ambulance coverage for residents (currently with Guardian Flight)

Contribute to a "Emergency Services Equipment Replacement Account" for emergency service vehicle replacements (ambulances, city and county law enforcement vehicles, fire department vehicles, etc.) and equipment for all emergency response entities

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* 10. On the 2026 General Election Ballot, would you prefer the 1% sales tax and the 0.5% sales tax to appear as:

One combined ballot question (1.5%)

Two separate ballot questions (1% and 0.5%)

No preference

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* 11. Considering the needs of our community, the impact on local services, and the potential for long-term fiscal sustainability, would you support making the following sales taxes permanent?

Under Wyoming law, the additional sales tax can be continued by a resolution of the county's governing bodies (county commissioners and city councils) rather than returning to the ballot every four years.

I DO NOT support making either sales tax permanent.

I support making BOTH the 1% and the 0.5% sales taxes permanent.

I support making the 1% sales tax permanent.

I support making the 0.5% sales tax permanent.

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* 2. Would you support including the Ten Sleep Senior Center as a recipient of funding from the 1% sales tax?The Ten Sleep Senior Center (currently receiving 5% of revenue collected) will use these funds as a grant match for ongoing operations and maintenance.

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* 10. On the 2026 General Election Ballot, would you prefer the 1% sales tax and the 0.5% sales tax to appear as:

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* 12. Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns?

* 2. Would you support including the Ten Sleep Senior Center as a recipient of funding from the 1% sales tax?

The Ten Sleep Senior Center (currently receiving 5% of revenue collected) will use these funds as a grant match for ongoing operations and maintenance.