Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has proposed a modest property tax increase for the FY2027 budget, an estimated $9.87 per month for a typical household, to fund public safety and infrastructure amid rising costs.
Budget cuts and utility rate changes
The proposed budget follows the city's efforts to cut $13.2 million through efficiencies. According to a May 6, 2026, newsletter from the Mayor's office, the budget also includes small increases to utility and waste rates.
Hurricane road closures and fee increases
In Hurricane, Mayor Fawcett announced a hard closure of 700 West from the bridge to State Street. The closure is expected to last approximately six to eight weeks due to construction projects that officials aim to complete before the start of the school year.
Hurricane residents are also facing a proposed increase in the city's drainage fee, which would rise from $4 to $11 per month. Mayor Fawcett scheduled a public hearing for June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center to discuss how these funds will address long-term infrastructure needs and new state water regulations.
Regional government meeting schedules
Other regional local government updates include:
• St. George has scheduled a City Council regular meeting, a work meeting, and several public hearings for June 18, including a budget hearing.
• The Uintah County Planning Commission is scheduled to hold its next regular meeting on June 17 at 6:00 p.m.
• Newton Town's public notices include a recent notice regarding construction on Center Street as of April 2026.
Global market impacts from international tensions
While local governments focus on municipal management, international tensions continue to impact global markets, with U.S. military strikes in Iran contributing to crude oil trading above $93 a barrel.
