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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bountiful City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Infrastructure and Utility Budgeting
The city is planning how to pay for road repairs, trash pickup, and storm water drainage for the next year. This affects how well our streets are maintained and how reliably our utilities function.
Property Tax Reform
The fire district is proposing a 16.21% property tax increase to fund salary increases, retention, and a new deputy fire chief position. Residents at the meeting expressed varying perspectives on the cumulative impact of past tax increases.
FY2027 Municipal Budget
The city is setting its financial plan for the next year. This budget determines funding for everything from road repairs to public safety and parks.
Legislative Audit Authority (SB 154)
A bill is moving through the state that would allow legislative auditors to access attorney-client privileged documents. The city is worried this could undermine their ability to get honest legal advice.