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Orem proposes property tax increase to hire two police officers
The Orem City Council proposed a property tax increase this week that would go toward funding two new police officer positions. The estimated 7.02% increase in city tax revenue will generate an additional $450,000 for a new Public Safety Special Revenue Fund that will legally require the extra funds go to public safety. "The intent here is to fund two police officers, all their associated vehicles and equipment, and fully outfit those two officers," Orem Finance Director Brandon Nelson said at Tuesday's city council meeting. There will be an estimated 6.97% annual tax increase to a ...
