by Tax Watchdog | Nov 30, 2023 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
Of the eleven bond issues on the ballot throughout the state this November, six failed, including a $75.4m bond proposal in the Iron County School District which failed by 0.15% of the vote, and the first Park City recreation bond proposal to fail in over 20 years....
by Tax Watchdog | Nov 30, 2023 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
Shortly after launching the Government Owned Network Pledge for elected officials around the state, the Utah Taxpayers Association is thrilled to see such strong and early momentum on the project. For over two decades, despite often disastrous results, elected...
by Tax Watchdog | Nov 30, 2023 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
Earlier this month, Herriman learned – the easy way – what many cities have learned through sad experience: municipal-owned fiber is economically unfeasible. We applaud the Herriman City Council for facing up to the situation and making the prudent decision for their...
by Tax Watchdog | Oct 30, 2023 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
In addition to the 78 entities which proposed tax hikes during the summer, 27 more entities which run on a calendar financial year, will be voting on their proposed tax hikes in the coming weeks. We have compiled a list of these entities along with relevant...
by Tax Watchdog | Oct 30, 2023 | Newsletters, The Utah Taxpayer
This year’s election day falls on Tuesday, November 21st, and in several counties, cities and districts, voters will be able to vote not just on their elected officials, but on bond issues, too. We have compiled a list of the 2023 bond proposals, reviewed the...