Salt Lake County Residents Seek Referendum to Overturn Property Tax Hike

Salt Lake County residents seek referendum to overturn property tax hike

A referendum on Salt Lake County's planned property tax increase could have “serious implications” for funding county operations, county officials said.

Statement from members of Salt Lake County Council and Mayor Wilson in response to the citizen referendum application - Utah Policy

“A referendum that overturns a property tax increase will have serious implications for funding critical county operations— including public safety, our largest statutory obligation. Overturning a county tax increase does not eliminate the underlying county costs or mandated responsibilities. Rather, it simply shifts how and whether the county can meet them, ultimately forcing reductions in critical services, especially for our most vulnerable–a…