Cache County property-value appeals open; Paradise owners have until Sept. 15 to seek review
Cache County’s annual property-valuation appeal process opened Aug. 1, 2026. Paradise property owners can submit a Request for Review by 5 p.m. Sept. 15.
Utah
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Box Elder County says data-center referendum challenges cannot go to voters
The county attorney determined that referendum applications challenging Resolutions 26-11 and 26-12 target administrative actions that are not subject to referendum under Utah law.
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West Valley City Sets Hearing on Proposed Tax Increase
West Valley City will hold an Aug. 11 hearing on a proposed property-tax increase tied to firefighter staffing, salaries and city operations.
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Eagle Mountain Sets Hearing on Proposed Public-Safety Tax Increase
Eagle Mountain will take public comment Aug. 6 on a proposed property-tax increase in its 2026–27 budget before a scheduled Aug. 18 adoption vote.
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Salt Lake City drafts limits for police license-plate readers
Salt Lake City is drafting rules for police use of automatic license-plate readers as the council reconsiders a $224,000 federal grant.
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Helicopter crashes while battling Utah wildfire as blaze expands to 165 square miles
A helicopter fighting the Fishlake National Forest fire near Kanosh crashed Friday as the blaze reached 165 square miles and remained 19% contained.
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Ephraim approves six-month moratorium on most multifamily development
The Ephraim City Council approved a temporary six-month moratorium on most new multifamily development and some single-family development while the city reviews its development regulations.
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Western wildfires complicate emergency response as Utah crash site remains inaccessible
A Utah wildfire blocked emergency responders from safely reaching a helicopter-crash site as fires in Washington and Oregon prompted closures, threatened communities and continued to spread.
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Utah keeps emergency powers active after wildfires trigger flooding and infrastructure damage
Gov. Spencer Cox declared an emergency for Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties after post-fire flooding damaged roads, homes, irrigation systems and drinking-water infrastructure.
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Trump cuts Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by about 90% each
President Donald Trump signed proclamations reducing the two southern Utah monuments from more than 3.2 million acres combined to less than 303,000 acres, reversing protections restored by the Biden administration.
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UDOT’s 2026 highway program includes the Layton corridor
UDOT’s $2.8 billion 2026 construction program includes a 2.5-mile West Davis Highway extension and other work serving the Layton area.
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South Jordan to Host Traveling 9/11 Memorial Exhibit
South Jordan says it will host a traveling 9/11 memorial exhibit tied to the 25th anniversary of the attacks and the America 250 celebration.
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Lindon approves emergency-management plan with department-based response structure
The Lindon City Council approved an updated emergency-management plan July 6 that keeps ICS compliance while organizing response around city departments.
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Draper proposes 25% property-tax-rate increase for 2026-27
Draper Mayor Walker has proposed a 25% property-tax-rate increase, with a Truth in Taxation hearing set for Aug. 12, pending auditor approval.
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Murray sets hearings on development rules, power fees and 2026-27 budget
Murray City Council has scheduled August hearings on multifamily development rules, power-impact fees, land-use classifications and the 2026-27 budget.
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Logan Approves 180-Day Moratorium on Data Centers
Logan’s Municipal Council approved a 180-day moratorium on data centers and related power plants while the city considers zoning and land-use rules.
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Taylorsville Sets Annexation Hearing as Police Budget Advances
Taylorsville officials set an August 4 hearing on a proposed annexation while advancing a 2026-27 budget with expanded police staffing.
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Salt Lake City Council weighs limits on police plate readers
Salt Lake City officials are considering rules for automated license-plate readers, raising questions about police access, data retention and privacy safeguards.
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Saratoga Springs sets Aug. 11 hearing on proposed tax increase
Saratoga Springs will hold an Aug. 11 hearing on a proposed property-tax increase and final budget tied to police and fire service needs.
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Perry schedules hearing on proposed 13.33% property-tax increase
Perry City has proposed a 13.33% property-tax increase for fiscal year 2026-27 and scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 11.
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American Fork expects Public Works Complex design to reach 25% by August
American Fork’s Public Works Complex bond project is moving toward an August 2026 milestone, with the city expecting to hire an architect and reach 25% design.
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Herriman Council Considers FY2026 Changes Tied to Development
Herriman City Council considered FY2026 budget amendments, Community Reinvestment Areas and developer participation agreements at its July 8 meeting.