Latest / Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Granite Schools Vote to Raise Taxes | Salt Lake City News
Granite School District just approved a 10.26% property tax hike—six to one—to raise $21 million for schools, citing rising costs and funding cuts that threaten programs like smaller classes and reading initiatives. This isn’t the first time—they tried for $17 million last year, but a clerical error derailed it. Staff, teachers, and parents support the move, but residents, especially retirees, push back, arguing that those no longer sending kids to school shouldn’t pay indefinitely. Superintendent Ben Horsley says the district’s budget has been uniquely strained, making this hike essential to…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.