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Roy's controversial 34.25% property tax hike, targeted by foes, will go into effect after all. The initial count of signatures on petitions calling for a public vote on whether the increase should be kept or rescinded showed the effort had succeeded.
ROY, Utah (ABC4) — A referendum petition to place a proposed tax increase on Roy city ballots won't go to voters this November after several signatures were withdrawn. Earlier this year, Roy City voted to approve a 55.
A referendum seeking to put Roy's 2026-27 budget and tax rate before voters will not appear on the November ballot after signature withdrawals left the petition below the required threshold, the city said. The petition challenged Roy City Resolution 26-24, which the City Council approved Aug. 11 by a 4-1 vote after a lengthy public hearing.
A referendum allowing Roy residents to vote next month on a proposed property tax increase has been removed from the ballot after a review found that multiple signatures collected by opponents of the increase failed to meet the criteria to be deemed valid. Over the summer, the Roy city council faced immediate backlash after voting 4-1 to approve a 34 percent property tax increase.
Fremont (Plain City) and Roy meet in 5A girls volleyball at 6:30 p.m.
Roy High girls soccer head coach Kennley Bradley aims to build on a developmental season as the program prepares for future growth. Following a 2-16 inaugural season, the team looks toward upcoming years with an emphasis on offensive development and program expansion.
The Weber County Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Roy Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees for Division 2. Interested applicants must be registered voters and residents within the Division 2 boundaries.
CEDAR CITY – Wild horses in the Sulphur Herd Management Area are facing shrinking food and water on drought‑strained rangelands, and today marks a critical step in protecting them. Humane gather operations are beginning to bring vulnerable animals out of harm’s way and restore the conditions they need to stay healthy on the range.
Friends for Sight is excited to return to St. George for its second annual SightFest this Thursday, Oct. 22! In partnership with the Washington County School District, Friends for Sight will provide vision screenings and eye care services to 50…
Brighton (Cottonwood Heights) beat Bountiful 2-1 in 5A girls soccer on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Utah among at least 5 states sent threatening letters ahead of the 2026 midterms. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson is among several election officials across the country that have been sent suspicious white powder and threatening letters ahead of the midterm elections.
A Utah legislative audit highlights inadequate accountability for tenured faculty performance at Utah's higher education institutions. The audit found department chairs lack authority to address underperforming faculty effectively. Recommendations include redefining chair roles and strengthening supervisory roles to improve oversight.
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Monday, October 20, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Sebastian Cossa recorded his first career NHL home win, making 15 saves to help Utah secure their fourth win in five games.