Salt Lake City adopts $2.1B budget; tax hearing remains ahead
Salt Lake City’s FY2026-27 budget is adopted, but residents still have an Aug. 11 hearing before the proposed property-tax increase is final.
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Salt Lake City utility bills could rise July 1 under FY27 budget proposal
Salt Lake City residents and downtown businesses could face higher water, sewer, stormwater, trash, glass and lighting bills if FY27 rates are adopted.
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Salt Lake City fills District 4 seat as FY27 budget final action nears
Jennifer Napier-Pearce took Salt Lake City’s District 4 seat June 9, just as FY27 budget and utility-rate decisions entered the final stretch.
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Salt Lake City budget nears final vote on proposed $9.87-a-month tax hike
Salt Lake City Council is nearing final FY27 budget action on a proposed 12.5% city property-tax revenue increase that would add about $9.87 a month.
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Salt Lake City District 4 interviews set for June 9, vote due by June 11
Salt Lake City’s District 4 vacancy is on a fast track, with interviews set for June 9 and a June 11 backstop if the council needs another vote.
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Salt Lake City budget cuts $13.2M, still points to higher taxes and fees
Salt Lake City says it trimmed $13.2 million from its FY27 plan, but the proposal still points to a higher property-tax rate and utility fees.
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Salt Lake City budget hearing weighs tax hike, utility rates, Hive Pass cut
Salt Lake City leaders are weighing a 12.5% city property-tax hike, higher utility and waste rates, and a Hive Pass subsidy cut ahead of a June 2 hearing.
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Salt Lake City joins community clean energy program, setting up new bill choice for residents
Salt Lake City UT – The council’s April 21 vote starts a new electricity-supply choice for many Rocky Mountain Power customers, with notices and opt-out details coming soon.
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Salt Lake City could add a clean-energy option to Rocky Mountain Power bills. What the April 21 hearing means for residents
Salt Lake City UT – The council’s April 21 hearing could move a clean-electricity option forward for Rocky Mountain Power customers, with automatic enrollment and an opt-out.
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Storm Prep, Transit Work and Housing Talks Lead Salt Lake City Agenda
Salt Lake City, UT – April 3, 2026 – Transportation upgrades, storm planning and housing policy discussions are shaping the city’s infrastructure outlook.
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Zoning Reform, Road Upgrades and New Workforce Data Lead SLC Updates
Salt Lake City, UT – April 2, 2026 – City leaders weigh zoning changes, intersection upgrades advance, and new data shows remote work holding steady.
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Storm Warnings Expand to Valleys as Gas Prices Climb and Energy Projects Advance
Salt Lake City, UT – April 1, 2026 – Winter storm warnings expand into valley floors as gas prices near $5 and Utah pushes forward on nuclear energy development.
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Hotel Debate, Downtown Leasing Trends and Transportation Planning Lead Local Agenda
Salt Lake City, UT – March 31, 2026 – A proposed Sugar House hotel, new apartment leasing data and regional transport planning shape this week’s civic conversation.
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Transit Funding, Water Policy and Downtown Housing Lead Salt Lake City Agenda
Salt Lake City, UT – March 30, 2026 – City leaders advance transit funding, water policy updates, and downtown housing plans in a busy weekend for growth.
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Storm Recovery, Transit Funding and Housing Plan Lead Salt Lake City Agenda
Salt Lake City, UT – March 29, 2026 – City leaders tackle storm recovery costs, transit funding gaps and a new housing push as growth pressures mount.
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Green Loop Funding, Storm Transit Plans and Housing Bond Lead SLC Agenda
Salt Lake City, UT – March 27, 2026 – City advances downtown Green Loop funding, expands valley storm transit plans, and weighs housing bond amid budget talks.
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Temple Square Road Closures Approved; Transit and Budget Plans Advance
Salt Lake City, UT – March 26, 2026 – City leaders approved temple-area road closures as transit funding and street upgrades move forward.
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Stormy Commute, Growth Plans, and Downtown Shooting Lead Local Headlines
Salt Lake City, UT – March 25, 2026 – Winter storms snarl commutes, city growth plans advance, and police investigate a downtown shooting.
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Weekend Events, Rally and Big Games Fill Salt Lake City’s Sunday
Salt Lake City, UT – March 22, 2026 – A busy weekend wraps with major sports matchups, a downtown moto show and a recent protest drawing attention.
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Storm Warnings Expand, Earthquake Rattles Valley, Fatal Crash Identified
Salt Lake City, UT – March 21, 2026 – Storm warnings stretch into valleys as a recent quake and a fatal crash keep officials and residents on alert.
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Storm Warnings Expand, Gas Prices Climb, and Growth Plans Advance in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT – March 17, 2026 – Winter storm warnings expand into valleys, gas prices near $5, and city leaders spotlight long-term growth plans.
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Winter Storm Warnings Expand, Gas Nears $5, and Quake Shakes Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT – March 16, 2026 – Winter storm warnings expand to valleys, gas nears $5, and a 3.5 quake rattles the metro.