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Salt Lake City Council approves tax increase and Hive Pass elimination in new budget.
Washington Square Dispatch
Tuesday’s Salt Lake City Council meeting was months in the making. The council approved the bulk of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, addressing difficult inflation and maintenance costs with new utility fees and a property tax increase for homeowners .
The council also pursued grants and declared June Immigrant Heritage Month. Budget Approved After weeks of debate and revisions, the Council approved a new city budget. Prepared materials confirmed that property taxes will be raised 12.5%, or about $120 on a typical home valued at $625,000.
Water rates will increase…
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