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Mayor warns proposed homeowner exemption change could cut city revenue by about $1.6 million
Draper City (Mayor presentation) · February 20, 2026
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Summary
In a public presentation, the mayor explained Draper’s reliance on property and sales tax, described last year’s truth‑in‑taxation slide omission and estimated that raising the homeowner exemption from 45% to 60% would reduce city revenue by roughly $1.6 million.
The mayor used a budget slide to explain how Draper funds services largely through property and sales tax and how state proposals could affect city finances. He said the city’s revenue graphic showed tax receipts and that the city relies heavily on sales tax for operations.
He described an error at last year’s…
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