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Weber School District votes to approve property tax increase following Truth in Taxation hearing
WASHINGTON TERRACE — In a move to maximize funding from the state, cover the cost of state-mandated safety upgrades and maintain other service levels, the Weber School District Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve a property tax increase following a public truth-in-taxation hearing at the district's main office. Prior to the vote, a standing-room-only crowd had amassed in the office's board room, and the majority of those offering comments were opposed to the tax increase. Many were taken aback by the proposed maximum tax increase of 21.75% that appeared on the notices of ...