June 2026 | Vol. 23 Iss. 6
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Property tax increase included in Midvale’s 2027 budget proposal By Giovanni Radtke | g.radtke@mycityjournals.com The proposed property tax would impose an additional $60.80 per year on a home valued at $492,000.
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idvale’s draft budget for 2027 includes a property tax increase to fund first responders, with public hearings for the proposed levy scheduled in June and August. The City Council adopted the tentative budget for the 2027 fiscal year on May 5. Under the budget proposal, property taxes would increase $60.80 per year on a home worth $492,000, adding an additional $848,964 to the city’s public safety fund, according to a staff report. Midvale lawmakers created the public safety fund last year, which added a new real estate tax to cover rising police spend-
ing. The safety fund’s proposed 2027 budget is roughly $15.1 million, with most of its revenue coming from a transfer from the city’s general fund. The tax increase will help Midvale maintain the fire department’s emergency services and keep five police officers on staff. The levy is also intended to offset the loss of a $500,000 state grant for Midvale’s homeless shelter, according to the Proposed Property Tax Impact Schedule. “While any tax increase is difficult, dedicating this funding to public safety provides a stable and predictable revenue source for one of the city’s most essential services, while helping preserve general fund capacity for transportation, maintenance, community development and core administrative operations,” City Manager Matt Dahl wrote in the spending proposal.
Property taxes make up 15% of the revenue in Midvale’s general fund. The fund’s main cash flow is sales tax at 63%, which, according to Dahl, puts the budget at the mercy of unpredictable fluctuations in consumer spending. “To address this imbalance over time, the tentative budget reclassifies an existing vacant position into an Economic Development Manager,” the city manager wrote. “This position will focus on strengthening Midvale’s economy, supporting business growth and expanding the city’s future sales tax base in a thoughtful and sustainable way.” Town halls on the property tax increase will be held on June 2, June 16 and Aug. 11. The council will vote on finalizing the 2027 budget once the August public hearing is closed. l
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Ho Ho or Humdrum? Navigating Mental Health During the Holidays
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ur favorite big box stores and online ads have been reminding us for weeks that the holidays are to our Community Sponsors for just around the corner. Happy time, right? supporting City Surprisingly theJournals holidays can be a time of increased stress and can trigger mental health challenges for many. A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89% of U.S. adults feel stressed
Loneliness. The holidays can create a heightened sense of loneliness for those who are separated from loved one or grieving a loss. According to Dr. Jared Lambert, a CommonSpirit family medicine physician in West Jordan, there are several things we can do to manage holiday stress and even find joy in a season that is meant to be joyful.
– sleep, exercise, and healthy eating – still matter at this time of year. Third – Set a budget. Having a financial plan going into the holidays helps with avoiding excessive spending. There’s nothing quite so deflating as January credit card bills that exceed what we can afford. Fourth – Find joy in small things. Make time to talk to a friend or family member who