Early election results indicate that Weber County will soon be getting a new city while an incumbent will likely be holding his seat on the Weber County Commission.

Ogden Valley City incorporation

Early results not including Election Day returns show that the effort to incorporate Ogden Valley into a city — a three-part vote — is on track to being a successful one.

On the first question “Shall the area described as Ogden Valley be incorporated as Ogden Valley City?” there were 2,149 votes (67.94%) in favor versus 1,014 (32.06%) opposed.

The second question, asking what form of municipal government would be chosen, initial votes favored a six-member council form with 1,407 votes (46.24%), followed by a five-member council-mayor form with 603 votes (19.82%), a seven-member council-mayor form with 553 votes (18.17%) and a five-member council form with 480 votes (15.77%).

The final question, asking if council members shall be elected by district, was heavily favored with 2,799 votes (91.95%) for and 245 votes (8.05%) against.

Weber County Commission

Incumbent Jim Harvey (Republican) held a large lead for Weber County Commission Seat C according to the initial votes released Tuesday night with 39,873 votes (56.00%). Trailing him were challengers Steven Van Wagoner (Democratic) 27,010 votes (37.93%) and Brian K. Rowley (Libertarian) with 4,321 votes (6.07%).

RAMP tax renewal

Initial numbers were also promising for Ballot Proposition 19 — the renewal of the RAMP Tax — in Weber County.

With initial results in, there were 47,607 votes (67.07%) favoring the extension of the tax versus 23,376 votes (32.93%) opposed.

According to the RAMP website, “In 2004, residents of Weber County approved a 0.1% sales tax on qualifying purchases to fund botanical, cultural, recreational, and zoological organizations and facilities. This tax, referred to as the Recreation, Arts, Museums, and Parks (RAMP) tax, is authorized under Utah Code and can be levied for 10 years. In 2014, Weber County voters renewed the RAMP tax for an additional 10 years, with the current term set to expire.”

Other races

In the Ogden School District Board of Education District 3 race, Jennifer Zundel had 998 votes (55.26%) against Stefanie Cragun with 808 votes (44.74%).

In the Ogden Board of Education District 5 race, John Peterson had 1,988 votes (54.53%) versus Eric Hall with 1,658 votes (45.47%).

The following local races were unopposed:

• Weber County assessor — John Ulibarri.
• Weber County recorder/surveyor — Bahy Rahimzadegan.
• County treasurer — Lynelle Jensen.
• Ogden Board of Education District 1 — Arlene Anderson.
• Ogden Board of Education District 6 — Jennifer Genta.
• Weber Board of Education District 4  — Paul Widdison.
• Weber Board of Education District 5 — Douglas Hurst.
• Weber Board of Education District 7 — Wyle Wiliams.

Results are unofficial and will be canvassed in the coming weeks.

This story will be updated as more results become available.