Elmore County citizens will vote on whether to implement new taxes and property assessments known as the Enhance Elmore plan on Tuesday.

Parts of the Enhance Elmore plan were passed by the legislature during the 2025 session, including a "levelized" sales tax rate of 9.5% and a $25 vehicle tag fee increase.

If passed , a local constitutional amendment on the ballot on Tuesday would levy a 4.5% countywide tax increase on the wholesale purchase of tobacco and vape products. Under the amendment, Elmore County property owners would also be required to pay a $300 assessment fee for commercial property, a $150 assessment fee for residential property, and a $25 assessment for land-only parcels.

The additional revenue from the taxes and fees will go to county fire service improvements and a

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