Across Utah, 'Truth in taxation' hearings get underway over proposed property tax hikes

Across Utah, 'Truth in taxation' hearings get underway over proposed property tax hikes

Across Utah, people are filing into city halls and school auditoriums to hear their elected leaders justify raising their property taxes.In Tooele on Tuesday night, residents heard the reasons for a proposed $284 a year increase on the average priced home to help with teacher salaries and other classroom needs. Some still spoke against the proposed tax increase."Truth in taxation" hearings are legally required whenever a government body wants to…