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Washington Terrace holds truth-in-taxation hearing on proposed property tax increase to cover sheriff contract
Summary
City staff presented a proposed property tax rate increase from 0.001590 to 0.001697 to raise $98,100 to cover contractual rises in the Weber County Sheriff contract. Council heard public concern about spending priorities and scheduled a final vote for Aug. 18, 2026.
Washington Terrace City Council opened its Tuesday meeting with a truth-in-taxation public hearing on Aug. 4, 2026, on a proposed property tax rate increase intended to generate $98,100 for the city's law-enforcement contract. The staff presentation said the rate would move from 0.001590 to 0.001697.
Tom, a city staff member who read the official impact statement, told the council and the public: "Washington Terrace City will consider an increase in its property tax rate from 0.001590 to 0.001697 to generate an additional $98,100." He said the increase would represent an estimated 6.7% change and produce an estimated annual increase of $25.33 for a primary residence valued at $430,699.
The presentation identified the police department as the affected department and said the $98,100 would be used to fund contractual increases with the Weber County Sheriff's Office to support recruitment, retention and an increased staffing pool. The chair then opened the hearing for public comment; several residents and two written commenters urged alternatives for the funds, including wildfire preparedness and senior services.
No action was taken at the meeting. Staff announced the council will consider the public comments and reconvene for final discussion and a vote at a council meeting on Aug. 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
