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Truth in taxation decision brings 18 percent property tax increase

Aug 21, 2018 03:36PM ● By Jana Klopsch

City council held a truth in taxation meeting Aug. 14. The final decision was an 18 percent property tax increase, but there was two hours of discussion and Q&A before that decision was reached.

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Police and fire stretched thin as population grows

Aug 01, 2018 01:32PM ● By Jana Klopsch

Police and Fire are understaffed, which increases emergency response time. Both entities are asking for an increase in personnel, which is in turn sparking the debate about a property tax raise in August 2018.

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Salt Lake Chamber hopes to raise awareness about Utah’s housing situation

Jul 30, 2018 03:47PM ● By Travis Barton

The Salt Lake Chamber wants to start a dialogue about housing problems in Utah.

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Airport reconstruction project on schedule for 2020

Jul 30, 2018 03:34PM ● By Travis Barton

Salt Lake City will soon have a new airport.

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Balancing public sentiment with development

Jul 25, 2018 04:56PM ● By City Journals Staff

The residents and the city council may not always see eye to eye. Where does the fault lie—in misunderstanding, disconnect or gaps in knowledge?

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A Q&A with Councilmembers about potentially raising property taxes

Jul 20, 2018 01:31PM ● By City Journals Staff

Aug. 14 is a Truth in Taxation meeting: A city council discussion that will decide whether West Jordan residents will see a 20 percent property tax increase for fiscal year 2018–2019.

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West Jordan City Council does not support $30,000 employee party

Jul 20, 2018 12:59PM ● By City Journals Staff

City council drops a request for action to allow city employees to spend $30,000 for a summer party.

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The struggle to prosecute domestic abuse, drug abuse

Jun 29, 2018 03:34PM ● By Jana Klopsch

Domestic abuse and drug abuse crimes are difficult to catch and to successfully prosecute. Both are nationwide problems, and West Jordan is no exception.

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Public outcry halts Olympia Hills development

Jun 25, 2018 03:44PM ● By City Journals Staff

In the face of massive community feedback, the county council backed down on a massive high density housing rezone.

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City Council debates the efficacy of ballistic glass

Jun 25, 2018 03:20PM ● By City Journals Staff

The installation of ballistic glass in the Justice Court and Finance departments at City Hall was a source of contention at City Council meeting in May.

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