The Utah State Training School has come under criticism during the past 10 days, with Television Channel 2 making charges of alleged problems at the American Fork institution. The TV series, which the channel claimed was well-researched, prompted general denials and countercharges of “irresponsible reporting” by several high officials, including Gov. Calvin L. Hampton, State… Continue reading Training School Probe
Category: Local Issues
Utah Property Tax Burden
Total property taxes charged by all units of local government in Utah in 1975 will amount to $207,300,000, according to the Utah Taxpayers Association. This is an increase of $26,209,860 or 14.5 per cent over the figure for last year – largest increase in the state’s history. Summarized the taxpayers association: “The 40 school districts… Continue reading Utah Property Tax Burden
Beautification: You Bet! / Hathaway Suited for Post
Beautification: You Bet! The city of Santaquin in southern Utah County has announced a cleanup and beautification campaign for May 3-10 to spruce up the community for the 1976 bicentennial. Beautification drives are excellent and every city and town should have one. Keying the projects to the bicentennial is good also bit getting ready for… Continue reading Beautification: You Bet! / Hathaway Suited for Post
Evaluate Property Tax – Good Place to Cut
In a recent speech in Provo, Gov. Calvin L. Rampton said he regards local government as the most important element of the government structure because it is closer to the people and its actions have the most direct effect on people. “If your sewer line becomes plugged, it is more important to you to get that fixed… Continue reading Evaluate Property Tax – Good Place to Cut
Tax Trend: Still Upward
The property tax continues to rise in America despite demands for property tax relief and revenue sharing efforts to ease spending pressures on the tax. Property tax collections in 1974 will total close to $51 billion when the final figures are in, more than twice the nation-wide total only eight years ago, according to Tax Foundation Inc., based in New York. Property taxes, which vary considerably within… Continue reading Tax Trend: Still Upward
On Future Provo Plan–Your Views Are Desired
A considerable number of people in our society are fairly cynical about government, and suspicious of what is being done while others complain that they feel powerless to have a voice in what govemment is doing. On the other hand, local govemment officials complain that they go to a great deal of trouble to tell… Continue reading On Future Provo Plan–Your Views Are Desired
Pitfalls of Sunday Closing Law
A proposed Sunday closing law was introduced into the Utah Legislature during the past week. Sponsored by Senators Reed Bullen (R-Logan) and Robert F. Clyde (R-Heber), the bill would require many Utah businesses to close on Sundays. It reportedly is aimed mainly at grocery stores. Exempted from the measure would he such businesses as restaurants, pharmacies, confectionaries, service stations and… Continue reading Pitfalls of Sunday Closing Law
Omni Range for Provo Airport
Two recent occurrences have emphasized once again the need for equipping the Provo Airport with the Terminal Omni Range (TVOR) radio directional device for instrument landings. The first occurrence was the plane crash less than two weeks ago in which 13 Salt Lake persons met death in a plane crash near Camp Williams. Local aviation… Continue reading Omni Range for Provo Airport