{"id":3008,"date":"2026-07-24T01:36:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T04:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/cheney-utility-tax-renewal-ballot\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T01:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T04:36:42","slug":"cheney-utility-tax-renewal-ballot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/cheney-utility-tax-renewal-ballot\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheney utility tax renewal on ballot for street projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"medical-disclaimer\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #d97706;background:#fef3c7;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-size:0.92em;color:#78350f;border-radius:4px\"><strong>&#9888; <\/strong><span>This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.<\/span><\/aside>\n<p>Cheney voters are heading to the polls to decide whether to renew and increase the city\u2019s tax on electricity and natural gas\u2014a measure that would fund critical street and sidewalk repairs. Proposition 1, on the August 4 ballot, proposes raising the Residential Street Utility Tax by 2%, bringing the total utility tax rate to 16.75%. Revenue from this tax would be dedicated solely to improving the city\u2019s transportation infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h2>What Proposition 1 Proposes<\/h2>\n<p>The Residential Street Utility Tax currently stands at 4% above the base utility tax rate. If approved, it would increase to 6%, resulting in a combined rate of 16.75% on utility bills. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A base 6% Utility Tax<\/li>\n<li>A 4.75% Parks and Recreation Tax<\/li>\n<li>The proposed 6% Residential Street Utility Tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The measure would extend the tax for up to 14 years, matching the duration of the previous rate approved by voters in 2012.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"Low energy even after sleeping well?\" class=\"nbn-cta nbn-cta-hormones-energy\" role=\"complementary\">\n<h3 class=\"nbn-cta__headline\">Low energy even after sleeping well?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nbn-cta__context\">Hormonal balance and real stamina with support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nbn-cta__action\"><a class=\"nbn-cta__button\" href=\"https:\/\/backfunnel.com.br\/sfunnel\/16716\/?utm_source=naturalmedical&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=hormones-energy&amp;utm_content=mid\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Chat on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>How the Tax Would Be Used<\/h2>\n<p>Funds from the tax would be used exclusively for street and sidewalk repairs, according to the Cheney City Council, which voted unanimously on April 28 to place the measure on the ballot. The tax cannot be diverted to general city expenses. City Councilwoman Jacquelyn Belock highlighted the recently released Cheney Transportation Improvement Program, which outlines how transportation and street preservation projects would be funded over the next five years. The plan aims to repair and restore 12 miles of streets and sidewalks, Belock said.<\/p>\n<h2>Impact on Residents&#8217; Utility Bills<\/h2>\n<p>In practice, the tax will manifest as a 2% increase to utility bills. However, how much voters actually end up paying depends on their utility usage and utility rates. The increase is intended to maintain Cheney as a walkable and cyclable city, Belock emphasized, noting that investment is necessary to preserve the community\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens If the Measure Fails<\/h2>\n<p>If the measure is rejected, the Residential Street Utility Tax, currently 4%, will expire. This would eliminate a dedicated funding source for street and sidewalk repairs, potentially impacting the city\u2019s ability to maintain its infrastructure. The Cheney City Council has stressed the importance of the tax for ongoing projects and long-term planning.<\/p>\n<p>Voters previously approved a 4% increase above the authorized rate in 2012, which has been in effect since then. The current proposal seeks a 6% increase above the already authorized rate, reflecting the city\u2019s growing infrastructure needs. The decision now rests with the electorate, who will determine the future of Cheney\u2019s streets and sidewalks.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"Low energy even after sleeping well?\" class=\"nbn-cta nbn-cta-hormones-energy\" role=\"complementary\">\n<h3 class=\"nbn-cta__headline\">Low energy even after sleeping well?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nbn-cta__context\">Hormonal balance and real stamina with support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nbn-cta__action\"><a class=\"nbn-cta__button\" href=\"https:\/\/backfunnel.com.br\/sfunnel\/16716\/?utm_source=naturalmedical&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=hormones-energy&amp;utm_content=end\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Chat on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<section class=\"faq-section\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is Proposition 1 in Cheney about?<\/h3>\n<p>Proposition 1 asks voters to renew and increase the Residential Street Utility Tax by 2%, raising it from 4% to 6%, for a total utility tax of 16.75% to fund street and sidewalk repairs.<\/p>\n<h3>How long would the increased utility tax last if approved?<\/h3>\n<p>If approved, the increased tax would last up to 14 years, the same duration as the previous rate passed in 2012.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens if Cheney voters reject Proposition 1?<\/h3>\n<p>If rejected, the Residential Street Utility Tax, currently 4%, will expire.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsbot-related-posts\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/midamerican-gas-rate-increase-5\/\"><strong>MidAmerican gas rate increase: 5% hike aims to keep bills low<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/biohackers-world-conference-features-chakra\/\"><strong>Biohackers World conference features chakra scanners and anti-COVID machines<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/indonesia-fossil-fuel-expansion-expands\/\"><strong>Indonesia Expands Fossil Fuel Production Amid Climate Push<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Source<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokesman.com\/stories\/2026\/jul\/23\/cheney-voters-asked-to-renew-and-boost-energy-tax-\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.spokesman.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"author-box\" style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#f9fafb;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:6px;font-size:0.95em;color:#1f2937\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:1.05em;color:#111827\">About the author<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0\"><strong>Natural Medical Post Editorial Team<\/strong> &mdash; <em>Health &amp; Wellness Research Team<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0\">Our editorial team reviews health and wellness topics based on peer-reviewed research and trusted medical sources.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheney voters are deciding on Proposition 1, which would renew and increase the city&#8217;s tax on electricity and natural gas by 2%, raising the total rate to 16.75%. The tax, called the Residential Street Utility Tax, funds street and sidewalk repairs exclusively. If approved, the tax would last up to 14 years; if rejected, the current 4% tax will expire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3010,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_newsbot_seo_title":"Cheney utility tax renewal on ballot for street projects","_newsbot_seo_description":"Cheney voters decide on Proposition 1 to renew and increase the Residential Street Utility Tax by 2% to fund street and sidewalk repairs for up to 14 years.","_newsbot_seo_canonical":"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/cheney-utility-tax-renewal-ballot","_newsbot_seo_og_image":"https:\/\/thumb.spokesman.com\/0nTQkEpBrFqulABkJwIDHHvxDZ4=\/1200x630\/smart\/media.spokesman.com\/photos\/2026\/07\/22\/6a61576c4b637.hires.jpg","_newsbot_schema_json":"{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\", \"headline\": \"Cheney utility tax renewal on ballot for street projects\", \"description\": \"Cheney voters decide on Proposition 1 to renew and increase the Residential Street Utility Tax by 2% to fund street and sidewalk repairs for up to 14 years.\", \"inLanguage\": \"en\", \"isAccessibleForFree\": true, \"wordCount\": 700, \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Natural Medical Post\"}, \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Natural Medical Post\"}, \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\", \"datePublished\": \"2026-07-24T04:36:27.133985+00:00\", \"dateModified\": \"2026-07-24T04:36:27.133985+00:00\", \"about\": \"Cheney utility tax\", \"keywords\": [\"Cheney utility tax\", \"Hormones \/ Energy\"], \"image\": {\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/thumb.spokesman.com\/0nTQkEpBrFqulABkJwIDHHvxDZ4=\/1200x630\/smart\/media.spokesman.com\/photos\/2026\/07\/22\/6a61576c4b637.hires.jpg\"}, \"speakable\": {\"@type\": \"SpeakableSpecification\", \"cssSelector\": [\".article-lede\", \"h1\", \"meta[name='description']\"]}}, {\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\", \"itemListElement\": [{\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Natural Medical Post\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\"}, {\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Hormones \/ Energy\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/naturalmedicalpost.com\/blog\/hormones-energy\"}, {\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Cheney utility tax renewal on ballot for street projects\"}]}, {\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is Proposition 1 in Cheney about?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Proposition 1 asks voters to renew and increase the Residential Street Utility Tax by 2%, raising it from 4% to 6%, for a total utility tax of 16.75% to fund street and sidewalk repairs.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How long would the increased utility tax last if approved?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"If approved, the increased tax would last up to 14 years, the same duration as the previous rate passed in 2012.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What happens if Cheney voters reject Proposition 1?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"If rejected, the Residential Street Utility Tax, currently 4%, will expire.\"}}]}, {\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"QAPage\", \"mainEntity\": {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is Proposition 1 in Cheney about?\", \"answerCount\": 1, \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Proposition 1 asks voters to renew and increase the Residential Street Utility Tax by 2%, raising it from 4% to 6%, for a total utility tax of 16.75% to fund street and sidewalk repairs.\"}}}, {\"author\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Natural Medical Post Editorial Team\", \"jobTitle\": \"Health &amp; 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