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Lehi council hears hours of public comment and signals support to put interlocal school-district question on the ballot
Summary
At a July 23 public hearing, the Lehi City Council heard more than an hour of public comment on an interlocal agreement to form a new central school district. Supporters said local control and representation would benefit students; some residents warned the proposed district could struggle to fund growth in west-side neighborhoods. Council members indicated they will put the question to voters.
Lehi City Council opened a second public hearing July 23 on whether to place an interlocal agreement to create a new central school district on the November ballot and heard sustained public comment from residents and school-board members.
Supporters told the council the change would bring decisions closer to local residents and improve representation. Julie King, who identified herself as a Saratoga Springs resident, said the process has been collaborative and urged councilors to place the measure on the ballot: "I just wanted to express my gratitude to all of you for making it such a great experience of what local government looks like." School…
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