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Salt Lake County property tax increase could pay for jail upgrades

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Salt Lake County is proposing another tax hike to reboot its criminal justice system in 2027. Mayor Jenny Wilson announced the recommended 13.53% property tax hike during Tuesday's County Council meeting.

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