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

Jul 30, 2018 ● 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 ● By Travis Barton

Salt Lake City will soon have a new airport.

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Balancing public sentiment with development

Jul 25, 2018 ● 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 ● 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 ● 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 ● 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 ● 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 ● 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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County sales tax increase to fund transportation

Jun 21, 2018 ● By Jana Klopsch

Senate Bill 136 was passed this March, allowing counties to impose a quarter-cent sales tax for transportation funding. Salt Lake County passed an ordinance stating that if a collective of cities and townships making up 67 percent% of the county’s population show support for the tax, it will be imposed this summer.

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Sen. Mayne hears teachers’ pleas, gains another $300,000 to combat gang activity

Jun 15, 2018 ● By Carl Fauver

Democratic State Sen. Karen Mayne — who represents a portion of Taylorsville City residents — has secured an additional $300,000 in funding to combat growing gang activity.

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