South Ogden City Council

August 4, 2026 · Adopted 5–0

Raised South Ogden's city property tax about 10%

Resolution 26-21: FY2027 final budget, after a Truth in Taxation hearing

Moved by Jeanette Smyth, seconded by Clayton Peterson.

What was said

• The increase is 10.3%, about $476,000 a year. The city said it would pay for a new fire engine ($281,300), sidewalk repair ($50,000), park maintenance ($100,000), and police cars ($45,000).
• Two residents spoke at the hearing: one against raising property taxes, and one asking the city to look for ways to raise money other than taxes.

Summarized from the official minutes. Read or watch the meeting to hear each side in full.

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Audio recording. The vote is at 30:52.