Latest / Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Tax Hike to Fund Schools Divides Residents | Salt Lake City News
Granite School District just approved a 10.26% property tax hike to raise $21 million—aimed at shrinking class sizes, covering rising insurance costs, and rebuilding aging schools. This isn’t the first attempt: last year’s $17 million request was nixed due to a clerical error. While some residents, like 75-year-old Judy Burr on a fixed income, fear the burden and worry about working extra hours, others like parent Zachary Myers support the effort, saying smaller classes mean better education—and would even back a higher tax if it meant more teachers. Homeowners can appeal property valuations…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.