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Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake City Council
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Mayor Erin Mendenhall proposes the budget; the seven-member council adopts the tax rate.
August 11, 2026 · Adopted 7–0
Raised Salt Lake City's property tax (9.16% more revenue)
Ordinance 44 of 2026: final FY2026-27 tax levy for all city funds, including the Library Fund, after a Truth in Taxation hearing
Voted yes (7)
- Alejandro Puy
- Victoria Petro
- Chris Wharton
- Jennifer Napier-Pearce
- Erika Carlsen
- Daniel Dugan
- Sarah Young
Voted no (0)
- No one
Moved by Daniel Dugan, seconded by Victoria Petro.
What was said
- The county's combined notice listed Salt Lake City's increase as 9.16% above last year's property tax revenue, excluding new growth.
- The council then adopted the FY2026-27 budget, which includes the increase, in a separate vote the same night.
Summarized from the official minutes. Read or watch the meeting to hear each side in full.
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- Alejandro PuyCouncil Member
- Victoria PetroCouncil Member
- Chris WhartonCouncil Member
- Jennifer Napier-PearceCouncil Member
- Erika CarlsenCouncil Member
- Daniel DuganCouncil Member
- Sarah YoungCouncil Member
As of August 11, 2026, from official records.