Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of Summit in Six news here at the last unofficial weekend of summer. We’ve got a full lineup of September events and important info for you to know with fall just around the corner. Let’s get into the news!

TOPIC 1 – Safe Kids Day North Summit

Next Thursday, September 5, the Summit County Health Department is hosting Safe Kids Day at the North Summit Fire Station in Coalville. Join us any time between 3:30 & 6 pm to meet our first responders, check out their rescue vehicles and enjoy free hot dogs! There will also be a chance to win gift cards, scooters, and life jackets.

In addition to the health department, North Summit Fire, Summit County Sheriff & Summit County Search & Rescue are all joining the fun. We hope to see you there!

TOPIC 2 – Fall Weeds Tour

The Summit County Weeds Division is hosting a Community Noxious Weeds Tour on Saturday, September 7 from 9 AM to 12 PM to educate residents on the “most-wanted” weeds here in Summit County.

Residents will meet Dave Bingham, Weed Superintendent, Dan Pena, Weed Enforcement Officer, and other special guests at Richardson Flat Park and Ride to learn to identify and control noxious weeds on their own properties.

Please RSVP (for free!) at summitcounty.info/falltour24 to let us know you’re coming.

TOPIC 3 – Fall Speaker Series: Extreme Weather & Drought for Farmers & Ranchers

Learn from experts in our area about new and existing strategies to make sure farmers and ranchers find success even in times of extreme weather and drought on Monday, September 19 at the DeJoria Center in Kamas! 

This is a FREE event open to anyone who has an interest in learning and supporting themselves or those in our community that ranch or farm on land both big and small. Refreshments are provided.

To register and learn more about our panelists visit: summitcounty.info/speakerseries.

TOPIC 4 – Voter Registration Reminder

Did you know? If you haven’t voted since the last Presidential election, your voter registration becomes inactive, meaning the Summit County Clerk’s Office won’t send you a ballot in the mail. Each year in the United States, millions of eligible voters find voting a challenge because of easily prevented issues like forgetting to update their registration.

Check your voter registration status (and change it to active if needed), register to vote, or change your address at voter.utah.gov today so you are Vote Ready for the November 5, 2024 Election.

TOPIC 5 – Emergency Services Sales Tax – Bailey

And speaking of the election, you may have heard about the proposed Emergency Services Sales Tax that will appear on the ballot for Summit County Voters.

This is a proposed one-half (.005) percent increase to sales taxes in Summit County (that’s 50 cents on applicable purchases of $100) to reduce the impact of tourism on Summit County locals.

Revenue generated from the Emergency Services Sales Tax could support solid waste and these emergency response services in Summit County:

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• Emergency Medical Services
  
• Search and Rescue
  
• Law Enforcement
  
• Fire Protection
  

Approximately 65% of sales tax revenue is generated by non-residents, which means nearly two-thirds of revenue generated from this tax would be paid by visitors.

Gas & Diesel, Medical prescriptions, and groceries or unprepared foods are not taxed.

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• Examples of taxable purchases include:
  
• Retail sales of physical or digital goods.
  
• Paid admission for entertainment and recreational activities.
  
• Meals (prepared food and beverage) at restaurants, eateries, catering & other dining options.
  

Learn more at summitcounty.info/esst