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Davis County sets Dec. 2 truth‑in‑taxation public hearing; staff to schedule November outreach sessions
Summary
Committee confirmed a statutorily required truth‑in‑taxation public hearing for Dec. 2 and directed staff to schedule multiple public information sessions in November; commissioners emphasized strict compliance with notice and participation rules.
Davis County staff told the Budget Committee on Sept. 15 that the county will hold the truth‑in‑taxation public hearing at 6 p.m. on Dec. 2 and must follow strict statutory rules for notice and public participation.
Controller Scott Park warned the committee that several taxing entities statewide have had their tax increases denied this year for partial noncompliance with statutory requirements. "I am aware of at least seven entities this year whose truth in taxation was denied for only substantially complying with the law," Park said, and he urged strict adherence to requirements that public hearings allow not just viewing but commenting.
Public outreach plan: Park asked commissioners whether the county should schedule informational public meetings in November, ahead of the Dec. 2 hearing; commissioners favored offering multiple evening sessions across the county to maximize access. "I would rather have evening meetings," one commissioner said, and another recommended three meetings (north, central, south) on different weeknights to accommodate residents' schedules. Staff said the tentative budget should be ready by Nov. 1, enabling outreach during November.
Hearing logistics: The committee discussed that the Dec. 2 hearing must be held in the evening and the county must set and announce the date and time for the meeting at which the commissioners will adopt the final tax rate (Park suggested a follow-up adoption date a week after the hearing). Officials also asked counsel about open‑meeting rules for multiple commissioners attending informal open houses; staff will consult legal counsel and finalize schedules and notices.
Ending Park said staff will coordinate locations and dates for at least two or three November outreach sessions (suggested start time 7 p.m.), confirm legal guidance on whether multiple commissioners may attend informational open houses, and publish required notices and the Dec. 2 hearing agenda.
