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Salt Lake County mayor calls for 20% tax hike in the face of major projects and criminal justice reforms.
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Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson turned heads last month when she announced her proposed budget for 2026. If adopted, Wilson’s recommendations would fund large public projects and criminal justice reforms, but with the caveat of a nearly 20% increase in property taxes.
“If we get this right, we can do better for taxpayers and for those caught in the system.” —Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson Courtesy photo Officials say that infrastructure needs and budget deficits are putting pressure on the county’s property tax receipts, which currently amount to 37% of all county revenue.
The proposed…
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