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West side residents press Salt Lake City Council for answers...

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FAIRPARK—The Salt Lake City Council’s annual west side meeting kicked off on Tuesday with free food and a meet-and-greet at the Utah State Fairpark. The Council heard from Poplar Grove residents affected by flooding and discussed raising impact fees, a water utility increase, rezones in Liberty Wells and Hispanic Heritage Month.

Water Wars Shortly before last year’s west side City Council meeting, record rainfall flooded the Rose Park and Westpointe neighborhoods. The rain led to a canal overflow and eventually burst pipes that destroyed homes in the community.

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