Salt Lake City · week of August 9, 2026
Council adopts Ordinance 45 of 2026 (Final Budget), 6–0
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What changed in Salt Lake City
Adoption of Ordinance 45 of 2026 (Final Budget)
6 yes, 0 no
Victoria Petro-Eschler (yes), Erika Carlsen (yes), Dan Dugan (yes), Chris Wharton (yes), Sarah Young (yes), Alejandro Puy (yes)
Watch this moment →Adoption of Ordinance 44 of 2026 (Tax Levy)
6 yes, 0 no
Chris Wharton (yes), Sarah Young (yes), Alejandro Puy (yes), Erika Carlsen (yes), Dan Dugan (yes), Victoria Petro-Eschler (yes)
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Also discussed
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
The city is proposing a property tax increase to fund city operations for the upcoming year. Residents have the chance to weigh in on how these tax dollars will be spent and whether they support the proposed rate.
What it means: The proposed tax rate is .003482, which will generate over $123 million in general fund revenue.
Follow this issue →Property Tax Increase
The city is raising property taxes to generate $13.5 million for city operations, including public safety and infrastructure. Residents expressed concern about the impact on affordability for homeowners and renters.
What it means: The tax increase is expected to generate $13.5 million in additional revenue for the city.
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