Farmington and Centerville have thrown their support behind a proposed 0.20% countywide sales tax, but other Davis County cities are pushing back or asking for more time as the Davis County Commission faces a decision on whether to impose the levy.

The tax would add two cents to every $10 purchase and does not apply to food, gasoline or real estate, according to the Standard-Examiner. Under the structure, cities would receive 0.05% earmarked for transportation, while the county would get 0.05% for transportation and public safety. The remaining 0.10% would go to the county for flexible use during the first three years, then split between transit and a commuter rail subaccount. Each city's share is based on its taxable sales.

Not all cities agree.

The three-year clock on the county's flexible portion started when Weber County adopted the same tax earlier in 2026.

Farmington, Centerville back the tax

Farmington has already submitted a letter of support to the county commission, according to Centerville City Manager Brant Hanson, who announced it at Centerville's Wednesday, Aug. 19 meeting.

Centerville's council voted unanimously at its Wednesday, Aug. 19 meeting to send its own support letter. Council member Cheylynn Hayman argued Weber County's adoption creates a "domino" effect, saying Davis County residents who shop in Weber County generate revenue there while Davis County gets nothing in return without the tax.

"As soon as one county adopts it, it sort of sets off a domino for the same reasons that are stated in this letter," Hayman said. "Why should our residents go to another county and they get the benefit of our residents shopping there, and then when they come here, if we don't adopt this, then we get no reciprocity."

Council member Brian Plummer said he was frustrated with the Davis County Commission "not being able to work together as much as it has in the past" and hoped city support letters would demonstrate public backing.

Fruit Heights tables, North Salt Lake divided

Fruit Heights took a different path. Its council voted unanimously Wednesday, Aug. 19 to table the decision for two weeks.

Mayor Jeanne Groberg presented a Wasatch Front Regional Council document explaining the tax's background and revenue distribution. But council member Blake Winslow said he was uncomfortable with how the tax was being framed as preferable to a truth-in-taxation process and with the three-year window giving the county commission broad discretion over the 0.10% share.

Council member Eileen Moss said she wanted to hear the downsides before committing and wanted time to speak with community members and county commissioners.

The North Salt Lake City Council discussed the tax at its Aug. 4 meeting and was split, though no vote was taken and individual positions were not publicly detailed.

County commission weighing pressure

Davis County Commission Vice Chair Lorene Kamalu raised concerns about timing at the commission's Aug. 4 work session, according to the Standard-Examiner. She noted Davis County households already contribute $400 annually to transit but the county receives only 4% of transit service while paying 10% of costs.

"Whether it's intended or not, I believe that our county is being pressured and that I am being pressured unless we have a unified commission," Kamalu said at the Aug. 4 session, adding that incoming commissioners may be better positioned to make the call.

Clinton's council voted unanimously Aug. 11 to send a letter of non-support, citing lack of details. West Bountiful had the tax on its Wednesday, Aug. 19 agenda, but no outcome has been reported.

The county commission has not announced a final vote date. Residents can contact the Davis County Commission at the Davis County Administration Building in Farmington or attend upcoming commission meetings to weigh in.