Providence voters back city library tax question 54% to 46% in unofficial results
The non-binding question asked whether the city should consider a new property tax to run the library the county is closing.
PROVIDENCE - Providence voters said the city should consider a new property tax to fund a public library, 1,921 to 1,612, or 54.37% to 45.63%, on a non-binding ballot question, according to unofficial Cache County results last updated 9:56 p.m. Nov. 9. All nine precincts reported. The county Board of Canvassers meets at 3 p.m. today to certify results, according to the amended Cache County Council agenda.
The question asked whether, with the county library closing, the city should consider a levy estimated at about $55.30 a year for a $500,000 home. The county's voter pamphlet says the county no longer wants to fund or operate the library in Providence, the result is for information only, and any tax would go through the truth-in-taxation process with notices and hearings.
The City Council holds a public hearing Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. on a budget adjustment to fund a city library through June 30, 2027.
Why this matters
The vote sets no tax. Any library levy would still need its own hearings.
Source: Cache County Summary Results Report (unofficial); Providence ballot question pamphlet; PMN notice 1120813; amended Cache County Council agenda, Nov. 10.
- Utah election results: Cache County, 2026 General Election (unofficial)
- Cache County Summary Results Report, 2026 General Election (unofficial, last updated 11/09/2026 21:56:02)
- Cache County Elections: Providence City Voter Information Pamphlet, non-binding library ballot question
- Providence City notice of public hearing, library budget adjustment (PMN 1120813)
- Cache County Council amended agenda, Nov. 10, 2026 (Board of Canvassers, workshop, regular meeting)