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Utah School Districts Seek Tax Hikes | Salt Lake City News
Five Utah school districts are pushing to raise property taxes this year, citing urgent needs for teacher pay, school repairs, and future projects — even as public funds for private school scholarships climb. Facing public scrutiny under Utah’s Truth in Taxation law, districts like Granite, Canyons, and Juab argue they’re stretching budgets thin, while critics demand smarter spending. Some proposals, like Juab’s, aim to balance increases with debt reductions, potentially keeping tax burdens flat. With state funding shrinking and new mandates piling up, districts are caught between serving…
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