Dwight Johnston speaks out: The taxes are too high
Her taxes went up $1,500 in 5 years or a 20% per year increase to the county and 11 other taxing entities and now, this year, the city.
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Moab property tax passed
A long-debated Moab City property tax was approved at a special City Council session on August 6.
Meeting at a Glance Moab City Council, June 25, 2024
An open house to discuss the proposed Moab property tax was held immediately prior to the City Council meeting. During public comment, some residents spoke in opposition to the proposed new tax. Residents impacted by recent flooding spoke about the need for greater preparedness and clearing creek corridors.
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City Council talks sustainability at Sept. 28 special meeting: The council heard a presentation from the Drawdown Fund and discussed electric-ready building and Dark Sky compliance
At a special city council meeting on Sept. 28, the council focused on sustainability: they heard a presentation from Erik Snyder, CEO of the Drawdown Fund; discussed sending a letter of support for…
Letter to the Editor: Do the math
It is my belief that the tax structure the city of Moab is proposing disproportionately puts the financial burden on regular taxpayers. Those that make less than $60k/year and many who make as…
Council members divided on Moab property tax: Proposed tax tabled ahead of Aug. 31 deadline
At their regular meeting on August 10, the Moab City Council further discussed a property tax. The motion to implement a tax was tabled, but not before council members expressed their opinions and…
Property taxes increase across region: Spanish Valley home values increase 41%, Moab City debates tax
Amid a growing housing crisis in the region, property tax rates and higher home value assessments are concerning residents. San Juan and Emery county homeowners face 21% and 10% increases, respectively, due to…
Gearing up for a fight: Residents question local officials on the need for a property tax
The Moab Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Action Chamber Chat about Moab City’s property tax proposal on Tuesday, where city staff took questions from residents. Elected officials, including the mayor and city…
Council talks water conservation and property taxes: Notes from the June 22 Moab City Council meeting
At their regular meeting on June 22, the Moab City Council heard updates from city personnel concerning water conservation and the upcoming 4th of July celebration; and discussed and voted on issues concerning…
Moab considers property tax: Tax would support infrastructure, law enforcement
At their regular meeting on May 11, the Moab City Council discussed the possibility of a property tax for the 2021 through 2022 fiscal year. Moab has not levied a property tax for…