South Salt Lake City Council

August 11, 2026 · Adopted 4–3

Raised South Salt Lake's public safety property tax (12.99% more revenue)

Ordinance adopting a final tax rate of .001397 for the city's public safety services, after a Truth in Taxation hearing

Moved by Ray deWolfe, seconded by Clarissa Williams.

What was said

• The city's notice estimated $1,839,537 more a year, about $83.50 on a $470,000 home. The mayor said the increase applies only to the public safety line.
• Ray deWolfe made the motion and then voted against it.
• The public safety fund budget then passed by the same 4–3 split.

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

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