Pleasant Grove is dropping $52 million to finally fix our crumbling roads over the next decade. While better streets are a win, residents are frustrated by the budget shifts being used to pay for the project.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
The $3.5 million project came in under the $4.5 million estimate.
Residents will see improved water and road infrastructure at a lower cost to the city.
Taxpayers who are seeing their city budget get stretched thin or redirected from other potential community services.
The city is seeing lower-than-expected construction bids, which is great news for the budget and future road projects.
The library is looking for new ways to raise money for summer programs, like hosting local author events instead of yard sales.
Pleasant Grove pledges $52M over next decade for roads; citizens continue to fight recent budget amendment heraldextra.com
Pleasant Grove residents plan to gather signatures to place budget amendment on ballot heraldextra.com
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