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Salt Lake County, Utah
West Jordan City Council
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The council also serves as the board of the Fairway Estates Special Service District, which raised its own levy; that vote will be added when its minutes are published.
August 25, 2026 · Adopted 6–1
Raised West Jordan's city property tax rate to 0.001309 (2.21% more revenue)
Ordinance 26-38: the 2026 property tax rate, up from the 0.001281 certified rate
Voted yes (6)
- Bob Bedore
- Annette Harris
- Zach Jacob
- Chad Lamb
- Kent Shelton
- Jessica Wignall
Voted no (1)
- Kayleen Whitelock
Moved by Kent Shelton, seconded by Chad Lamb.
What was said
- The hearing was Aug. 11; the vote came Aug. 25. The increase raises about $500,000 for fuel and IT costs, about $9 a year for an average home.
- Kayleen Whitelock said a tax increase was not needed every year. The budget also passed 6–1.
- Source: draft minutes in the Sept. 8, 2026 council packet (pages 91–96).
Summarized from the official minutes. Read or watch the meeting to hear each side in full.
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SubscribeWho serves
- Dirk BurtonMayor (not part of the council's roll call)
- Jessica WignallCouncil Chair
- Kent SheltonVice Chair
- Bob BedoreCouncil Member
- Annette HarrisCouncil Member
- Zach JacobCouncil Member
- Chad LambCouncil Member
- Kayleen WhitelockCouncil Member
As of August 25, 2026, from official records.