New Utah Law Changes Emergency Services Funding
A new Utah bill could alter how emergency services are funded statewide, affecting what homeowners, residents, and visitors pay to support them.
Under Senate Bill 1005, municipalities and special service districts can now utilize a local sales tax to fund emergency medical and fire services, replacing a system heavily reliant on property taxes.
- The Hurricane Valley Fire Special Service District may be among the first to implement the bill.
- Mayor Bill Hoster of Leeds, chair of the Hurricane Valley Fire Special Service District, notes the shift could reduce property taxes for homeowners while expanding support for fire and EMS.
The change could reduce property taxes for homeowners while expanding support for fire and EMS.
Author's summary: Utah's new law changes emergency services funding.
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