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Officials look for solutions to housing shortage

Sep 13, 2018 ● By Jana Klopsch

With costs rising in Salt Lake County, what are some solutions for people to pursue.

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Artwork raising awareness, appreciation of Jordan River

Sep 07, 2018 ● By Jana Klopsch

The Jordan River is often overlooked as a natural asset of the Salt Lake Valley, but one local nonprofit is working to raise awareness among the community’s youth.

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Tax aid for low/fixed income

Aug 29, 2018 ● By Jana Klopsch

Some residents with a fixed income will have trouble paying the new tax increase. Salt Lake County offers tax relief to those who qualify.

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Over 1,000 calls for domestic violence in West Jordan alone

Aug 24, 2018 ● By Jana Klopsch

West Jordan police officers respond to more than 1,000 calls for domestic violence each year. Calls for help come from people in every walk of life.

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Attend West Jordan City Council on your couch

Aug 24, 2018 ● By Jana Klopsch

City council public attendance is roughly 0.001 percent of the city’s population. Though it may be inconvenient to attend in person, the meeting can be viewed live and for years afterwards on YouTube and Facebook.

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Truth in taxation decision brings 18 percent property tax increase

Aug 21, 2018 ● 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 ● 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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