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Moab property tax passed

Moab Sun News10 months ago10 months ago

A long-debated Moab City property tax was approved at a special City Council session on August 6.

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Police bodycam misuse ‘swept under the rug,’ former prosecutor alleges: Police chief requests leave amid department scrutiny

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

The Moab City Police Department has recently come under national scrutiny both for its handling of a domestic violence incident this summer involving murder victim Gabrielle Petito [See “Petito case puts Moab PD…

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Commission approves funding for service districts

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

On Sept. 21, the Grand County Commission approved the allocation of tax revenues to several special service districts within the county, which include crucial services like healthcare and waste collection. Funds are drawn…

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Letter to the Editor: Do the math

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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Property taxes increase across region: Spanish Valley home values increase 41%, Moab City debates tax

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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The Book Cliffs Highway is a boondoggle

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Do Utahns want to spend taxpayer money to the tune of $150 million to construct a new highway whose only purpose is to save tourists a few minutes of driving time? Building a…

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Council talks budget, bicycles and zoning: Notes from the May 25 meeting of the Moab City Council

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

At their regular, in-person meeting on Tuesday, the Moab City Council heard presentations, discussed and voted on several issues regarding the budget, electric bicycles, zoning and this year’s local elections. Acting City Manager…

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Moab considers property tax: Tax would support infrastructure, law enforcement

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

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…

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Tax referendum efforts succeed in Grand County

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

Update 1/23: Gov. Gary R. Herbert and Republican lawmakers issued a statement today announcing that they will seek to repeal the SB 2001, a controversial tax restructuring bill, rather than allow the bill…

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