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Utah County, Utah
Orem City Council
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August 27, 2026 · Adopted 5–2
Raised Orem's city property tax rate to 0.000631 (about 7% more revenue)
Ordinance O-2026-0021: a rate of 0.000631 (from 0.000590) and the FY2026-27 final budget, after a Truth in Taxation hearing
Voted yes (5)
- Karen McCandless
- Chris Killpack
- Jeff Lambson
- Jenn Gale
- Quinn Mecham
Voted no (2)
- LaNae Millett
- Crystal Muhlestein
Moved by Quinn Mecham, seconded by Chris Killpack.
What was said
- The increase is $450,000 a year, for two more police officers. The ordinance puts the general operations levy into a new public safety fund.
- The minutes count about 16 or 17 speakers against and 7 in favor.
Summarized from the official minutes. Read or watch the meeting to hear each side in full.
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SubscribeWho serves
- Karen McCandlessMayor (votes)
- Jenn GaleCouncilmember
- Chris KillpackCouncilmember
- Jeff LambsonCouncilmember
- Quinn MechamCouncilmember
- LaNae MillettCouncilmember
- Crystal MuhlesteinCouncilmember
As of August 27, 2026, from official records.