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Box Elder County tax proposal draws widespread public opposition; decision deferred to Nov. 19
Summary
Box Elder County officials explained a proposed 2025 property tax increase to shore up the general fund and cover staffing and revenue shortfalls. The county auditor outlined projected impacts while dozens of residents urged cuts and called for a phased, smaller increase. Commissioners deferred a final decision to Nov. 19.
Box Elder County commissioners heard hours of public comment Wednesday on proposed property tax increases that would fund the county general fund and county library services. County Auditor Charlene Larson told the commission that, under current proposals, the county portion of taxpayers' bills would rise sharply: "If you have an average home price of 442,000, it will be a $64.87 increase for residential," she said, and she added the proposal for businesses would be about $117.94. Larson said the county had lost nearly $1.7 million in general-fund balance and cited…
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