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Man Threatens School Board Over Tax Hike | Salt Lake City News
A Cache County man is facing felony terrorism charges after allegedly threatening to kill school board members if they approved a tax hike meant to fund new school buses. The 58-year-old, Christopher Paul Nielsen, reportedly shouted he’d “kill everyone of them” during a public meeting, where he also called board members “tyrants.” Though he claimed financial hardship, the board voted yes — a decision the district says is vital for state funding and school staffing. Nielsen, now jailed without bail, also faces a misdemeanor threat charge; his lawyer urges caution amid limited evidence…
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