Kaysville Cancels Nov. 3 Fire Station Bond Election; Question Stays on Ballots but Won’t Be Counted
Kaysville’s proposed $16.5 million fire station bond will still appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballots mailed to voters, but the election on it has been canceled and votes cast on that question will not be counted, according to Kaysville City.
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A sixteen point five million dollar fire station bond vote in Kaysville has been canceled. The City Council passed the resolution at a special meeting on October 7. The question still appears on mailed ballots, but those votes will not be counted. Other races and measures are not affected, and ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on November 3. The city expects to return it to voters in November 2027. More details at DavisCountyUtah.com under the Kaysville City tab.
Why it was canceled
The Kaysville City Council passed a resolution at a special meeting on Oct. 7 canceling the bond election, the city said in an Oct. 8 notice on kaysville.gov. The city explained that a 2025 state law change requires an election notice to tell eligible voters how and when they can submit arguments for or against a bond. The city’s Aug. 10 notice of election included the ballot proposition and contact information but not those specific instructions.
In a statement posted Oct. 8, Mayor Tamara Tran said no opposing argument had been submitted and that bond counsel advised the city had materially complied with the requirements. She said the city was not told about the recent legislative change, and that the council and mayor agreed to cancel this year for transparency.
What it means for your ballot
Ballots have already been printed and mailing has begun, so the fire station question remains on the Nov. 3 ballot. The city says Davis County and Kaysville City are both giving public notice of the cancellation, including signage at voting locations. The Clerk’s Office will not count votes for or against it. Nothing else changes: the cancellation applies only to this proposition, and federal, state, county, school district and other items on the ballot are voted on as usual. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
What the proposal was
According to the Davis County sample ballot, the proposition asked whether Kaysville could issue up to $16,500,000 in general obligation bonds, due within 20 years, to build and equip a fire station. The ballot language estimated the total added property tax at $306.70 per year on a $711,000 primary residence, which includes about $115.37 for debt service plus estimated fire station operating costs that apply only if the station is built. The city’s Hometown Post newsletter has described the site, called Station 62, as city-owned land west of I-15.
What happens next
The city says it anticipates bringing the question to voters on the November 2027 ballot, though it also says the council may place it back on the ballot or take no further action. It says it will offer more information and chances for public input over the coming year, and may adjust the plans, including looking at ways to reduce or offset costs. DCU will report any new council action as it is posted.
Dates, notices and plans are set by the city and county and can change at any time. Confirm details on kaysville.gov and with the Davis County Clerk’s Office.
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