Is Your Local Government Raising Taxes?

Is Your Local Government Raising Taxes?

The Utah Taxpayers Association annually reviews the proposed budgets of Utah’s local governments and school districts. Some local governments and school districts are proposing a tax increase and have scheduled a Truth In Taxation hearing.

Daily Herald: Taxpayers Association Rallies Against Fiber-Optic Network UTOPIA

Daily Herald: Taxpayers Association Rallies Against Fiber-Optic Network UTOPIA

The fiber-optic network UTOPIA is very good at delivering information at the speed of light. But opponents contend that it's also good at losing money just as fast.

Deseret News: Rally Against UTOPIA Brings Together Supporters, Detractors of Fiber-Optic Project

Deseret News: Rally Against UTOPIA Brings Together Supporters, Detractors of Fiber-Optic Project

About 250 people attended a rally Tuesday evening organized to protest the municipal fiber-optic network UTOPIA.

Deseret News: Results Split On Salt Lake County Rec Center Bonds

Deseret News: Results Split On Salt Lake County Rec Center Bonds

Voters downed the $12 million bond for the Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center with 55 percent against the proposal and 45 percent in support.

August Newsletter: The Utah Taxpayer

August Newsletter: The Utah Taxpayer

03 August 2010

The August edition of The Utah Taxpayer is now available.

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Taxing Times- August 26, 2010

Taxing Times- August 26, 2010

26 August 2010

The August 26, 2010 edition of "Taxing Times" is now available.

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Davis County Clipper: Schools Levy Smaller Tax Amid Boos, Shouts

Davis County Clipper: Schools Levy Smaller Tax Amid Boos, Shouts

24 August 2010

Hundreds of people squeezed into the Davis School District administration building auditorium. The board unanimously passed a proposed tax hike despite the heavy opposition.

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SL Tribune: Davis Board Approves Tax Hike

SL Tribune: Davis Board Approves Tax Hike

24 August 2010

Following a lively public hearing with more than 150 taxpayers, the Davis School District Board of Education approved a tax increase of $60 a year on a $200,000 home.

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Taxing Times- August 19, 2010

Taxing Times- August 19, 2010

19 August 2010

The August 19, 2010 edition of "Taxing Times" is now available.

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Video: Associaton VP Royce Van Tassell on KSL

Video: Associaton VP Royce Van Tassell on KSL

06 August 2010

Association Vice President Royce Van Tassell talks about property tex hikes on the August 1, 2010 edition of Sunday Edition on KSL.

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SL Tribune: Sticker Shock Hits SLC: Property Taxes Spiking

SL Tribune: Sticker Shock Hits SLC: Property Taxes Spiking

05 August 2010

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 departments, pruned programs and approved layoffs to avoid a general property tax spike.

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