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August 12, 2008

Property Tax Increase of 223.13% Approved

According to the Salt Lake Tribune, this increases the property tax on a $304,000 home from $38 to $115. The city says it has lost about $75,000* last year and that the new tax will bring in about $1 million.

Keep in mind that property values have increased (meaning increased taxes) and the county has also proposed tax increases. So expect your tax increase to be more than just 223.13%.

Other cities: West Jordan killed a proposal to raise taxes to raise revenue by 38%. West Valley settled for about half. Riverton voted for the full proposed amount.

Riverton financials below are in PDF form.

Budget	2009	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004	2003
Finance	2009 Unavailable	2008 Unavailable	2007	2006	2005	2004	2003
Survey	2009 Unavailable	2008 Unavailable	2007	2006	2005	2004	2003

This webmaster's questions about the budget include $12,000 for a parade float, $100,000+ for gas, 68 mobile phones/radios, and many thousands for luncheons, memberships, subscriptions, conferences, and $7,000 for a survey. Read the budget to find your own concerns. The city may be correct, but the Riverton citizens are always welcome to ask questions.

* Ok, the city said it lost 1.5 million in the last two years. I simply divided the amount by two years -- since the obvious average would be $75,000 per year.. I don't know why the two-year figures was quoted (part of a sales pitch?).

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