by Tax Watchdog | Aug 5, 2010 | In the News
Derek Jensen August 1, 2010 Salt Lake City’s dedication to soccer and police is proving a bit costly. When capital residents rip open their property-tax notices this week, most will see a 16 percent jump in city charges — even though Mayor Ralph Becker pinched...
by Tax Watchdog | Aug 5, 2010 | In the News
August 5, 2010 Just a handful of residents made their way to Wednesday night’s City Council meeting on tax increases for property owners in Salt Lake City, voicing little opposition to a potential tax hike. City officials quickly voted unanimously to end the...
by Tax Watchdog | Aug 5, 2010 | In the News
August 5, 2010 Salt Lake County voters will be asked to put the finishing touches on the new Utah Museum of Natural History. The County Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to place a 15-year, $15 million bond issue on the November ballot. The owner of the average $265,000 home...
by Tax Watchdog | Aug 4, 2010 | In the News
Jeremiah Stettler August 3, 2010 After unsuccessfully chasing a multimillion-dollar bond in June, the Oquirrh Park Fitness Center plans to take a yearlong breather before trying again. It’s not that officials have given up hope of building a bigger recreation center....
by Tax Watchdog | Aug 1, 2010 | In the News
Video Courtesy of KSL.com Property Values and Property Taxes In the midst of a sluggish economy, taxes are going up in many parts of Utah. It’s a perfect storm for property owners, especially in Salt Lake County. The cost of running government is forcing...
by Tax Watchdog | Jul 28, 2010 | In the News
Katie Drake July 27, 2010 Sandy residents could see a property tax decrease in 2012, but the city is hoping they won’t want one. The city is holding a truth in taxation hearing Tuesday, Aug. 3, to discuss shifting its current property tax levy from bond payments to...
