Mill Levy Ballot Measure

On November 3, Teton County voters will decide whether to increase St. John's Health's mill levy from 3 to 6 mills. Here's what that means and how to vote.

What is a mill levy?

A mill levy is the tax rate local governments and taxing districts use to calculate property taxes. In Teton County, mills help pay for K-12 public education, county infrastructure and services, weed and pest control, conservation, and the community hospital.

Why is St. John's Health asking?

St. John's Health became a Hospital Taxing District in 1976. Under state law it automatically receives 3 mills, and voters can approve up to 3 more.

The hospital has used these funds to provide essential services and to cover uncompensated care, meaning unpaid bills and charity care for patients who can't pay. Uncompensated care keeps growing, and as Jackson's population ages, the hospital receives less reimbursement for the care it provides. The current mills no longer cover these costs.

What would the mills support?

The mills help St. John's Health keep key services available to our community, including:

What's on the ballot?

The St. John's Health Board of Trustees is asking Teton County voters to approve 3 more mills for the hospital district. That would raise the hospital's authorized operating levy from three mills to no more than six.

Ballot Language: Shall the Teton County Hospital District, doing business as St. John's Health, be authorized to levy an additional property tax of three (3) mills for hospital purposes, including but not limited to, emergency, labor and delivery, outpatient, long term care, cancer treatment, and related health care services, thus increasing the District's authorized operating levy from three (3) mills to not more than six (6) mills.

What would it cost me?

One mill is $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value. In Wyoming, a home's assessed value is 9.5% of its market value. For a property with a market value of $1 million, the measure would add about $285 a year.

Who can vote?

Any resident of Teton County who is registered to vote. You don't need to own property.

Early Voting: October 6 - November 2

County Clerk's Office, 200 S. Willow St., Jackson, Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
If you register to vote between October 20 and November 2, you must also vote that day.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Vote between 7 am and 7 pm. You can register to vote and cast a ballot at any of these polling locations:

Questions about registering or voting?
Visit the Teton County Clerk's Elections page.