West Valley City · week of August 9, 2026
Council approves Property Tax Increase, 6–1
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What changed in West Valley City
Approval of Resolution 26-89 (Property Tax Increase)
6 yes, 1 no
Don Christensen (yes), Scott Harmon (yes), Lars Nordfelt (yes), Tom Huynh (no), Karen Lang (yes), Cindy Wood (yes), William Whetstone (yes)
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Also discussed
City Budget and Financial Planning
The city is raising property taxes by 5% to pay for more police and firefighters. Residents are worried about the rising cost of living and whether the city is managing its money well.
What it means: The average homeowner will pay about $32 more per year.
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What's coming, and the deadline
Planning Commission · Wednesday, August 19
Read the agenda →City Council · Tuesday, August 25
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