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County Council · October 20, 2026

Salt Lake County Proposes $660M Jail Overhaul and Property Tax Hike

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson unveiled a proposed $2.8 billion budget for 2027, centered on a major overhaul of the county's criminal justice system and jails.

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Oct 13Salt Lake County Council Funds the Arts, Hears Economic Forecast Oct 6Salt Lake County OKs 2% Health Plan Premium Hike and Transit Benefit Sep 29Salt Lake County Council explores $900M jail expansion amid calls for alternatives Sep 22Salt Lake County Approves $825K for South Jordan Pool and Prepares for November Bond Election Sep 15Salt Lake County Council moves to restrict AI data centers and transfers Fire Station 110 Sep 1County Council rejects $350K for Lichtenstein art, passes new e-bike rules

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AXIS Building Acquisitionapproved Rocky Mountain Power Transmission Line Replacement Temporary Roadapproved

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