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Salt Lake City votes to hike property taxes 12.5%, hints at another next year

Salt Lake City votes to hike property taxes 12.5%, hints at another next year

by Jacob Scholl | Jun 16, 2026 | Policy, Salt Lake City

Salt Lakers will likely be getting a bigger property tax bill starting in the coming months.  While city leaders have floated this possibility in recent years, the Salt Lake City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the city’s budget for Fiscal Year 2027,...
SLC Council scoffs at Silo Park tax increment pitch, citing Pickle building demo

SLC Council scoffs at Silo Park tax increment pitch, citing Pickle building demo

by Jacob Scholl | Jun 10, 2026 | Developments, Granary District, Proposed, Salt Lake City, Under Construction

After an issue with another project in the Granary District, it doesn’t seem that time has healed all wounds between the Salt Lake City Council and a local developer.  During a meeting Tuesday with the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA), council...
Salt Lake City CRA approves over $6 million for income-qualifying buyers to build wealth

Salt Lake City CRA approves over $6 million for income-qualifying buyers to build wealth

by Jacob Scholl | May 13, 2026 | Developments, Glendale, Policy, Proposed, Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is setting aside millions of dollars for housing programs aimed at building wealth for renters, hoping to bridge the gap between renting and home ownership for city residents. This year’s spend outpaced last year’s inaugural outlay, and the...
Does the Sugar House hotel vote signal a pivot for the Salt Lake City Council?

Does the Sugar House hotel vote signal a pivot for the Salt Lake City Council?

by Jacob Scholl | Apr 13, 2026 | Developments, Downtown, Proposed, Salt Lake City, Sugar House

The largely pro-development Salt Lake City Council surprised the region with its unanimous vote rejecting a hotel next to Sugar House Park, but the vote itself doesn’t necessarily mark a clear shift in the city’s approach to development, industry experts...
A 14-hour delay? Salt Lake City study outlines East-West transportation issues

A 14-hour delay? Salt Lake City study outlines East-West transportation issues

by Jacob Scholl | Nov 26, 2025 | Fairpark, Glendale, Policy, Poplar Grove, Salt Lake City, Transportation

West side residents routinely have to head east to access basic daily needs, like going to work, getting groceries or accessing healthcare — all while experiencing frequent delays at train crossings that can last from a few minutes to several hours. For those who live...
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