The Ogden Valley General Plan was approved in 2016. It outlined how the Valley was supposed to grow. After listening to countless hours of commissioner meetings and planning meetings it is clear that the present development being proposed is not following the general plan. We are the citizens of Ogden Valley and we are in charge of our growth and how it should look. Let’s band together and make a difference. Let us know what other questions you have.
Frequently Asking Questions:
(1) Why not just leave things as they are with Valley residents represented by the Weber County Commissioners?
Currently, the three-member County Commission functions as the administrative, legislative, and leadership of all unincorporated areas of Weber County—including Ogden Valley (except incorporated Huntsville Town). That’s a lot of power in the hands of three individuals, especially when two, and sometimes all three, don’t even live in Ogden Valley. This occurs because the entire county votes for the commissioners, and Ogden Valley’s voting pool is relatively small compared to the rest of the county (approximately 1.8%). Thus, the commissioners often make decisions that may not represent the best interest of our community, which is very economically, geographically, and demographically distinct from the rest of the county.
(2) Why should Ogden Valley incorporate?
Ogden Valley residents represent roughly 2.8% of Weber County’s population and only 1.8% of its registered voters. It is time for locally elected leadership that is dedicated to supporting the Ogden Valley community and the vision and values as adopted in the 2016 Ogden Valley General Plan. In other words, it’s time that Ogden Valley has local representation where our voices are heard.
(4) Will the roads change?
Yes, absolutely. The roads will change to accommodate the condos and apartments and make it more urban than rural. These roads will cut through farms and tracks of land as needed for the development. This is a problem for existing residence.
(5) Will property taxes increase because of the incorporation of Ogden Valley?
The easy answer is no. A recent analysis outlined in the currently released Feasibility Study undertaken by an independent third-party contractor, determined that the five-year projected revenues for the proposed incorporated area of Ogden Valley would exceed costs by more than five percent for the same level of service currently provided. The feasibility study completed by LRB Public Finance Advisors for the Lieutenant Governor’s Office estimates that taxes will not increase due to incorporation. The full report can be viewed here. But, ask yourself has your taxes ever gone down? That answer is also no.
(7) How can we help?
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