Wyoming Voters Reject Halving Property Tax on Primary Homes: 105,200 Votes Against

Wyoming voters on November 3 rejected Proposition 1, which would have halved the property tax on primary residences. Unofficial results released by the Secretary of State's office on November 4 showed 105,200 votes against and 80,031 in favor, a margin of more than 25,000 votes. Proposition 1 would have created a homeowner property tax exemption removing 50 percent of a primary residence's assessed value from property taxation. Wyoming currently exempts 25 percent of a primary residence's assessed value, capped at $1 million. Opponents of the measure included fire districts, community colleges and law enforcement agencies, who worried the tax cut would affect funding for schools and local public services. Supporters argued that the burden on homeowners should be lightened. Wyoming is regarded as one of the most conservative states in the country and usually favors low taxes, yet voters rejected the tax cut by a clear majority this time. Most counties in the state voted no, including Laramie, Natrona, Sweetwater, Albany and Campbell counties. The results remain unofficial until canvass and certification. The Secretary of State's office said that with the proposition defeated, the existing 25 percent exemption policy stays in place.

Source: Wyoming Secretary of State returns

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