Hospital district option approved for ballot

Voters in northern Carbon County will make decision to approve, deny proposed tax district in November

The option for voters on whether or not to establish a hospital tax district to benefit Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) will be placed on the general election ballot in November. The decision to place it on the ballot came following the August 6 meeting of the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC).

The proposed hospital district would give an increase in property taxes to those living within its boundaries. Proponents of the measure say new taxes will provide financial support to the MHCC.

The areas included in the potential district include the northern part of Medicine Bow,...

 

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