Tax Us, Please!
Library patrons in Salt Lake City ask for a library tax to preserve levels of service.
Despite Utah's conservative political views and depressed economy, there is one group in Salt Lake City begging for a tax increase: library patrons. The library needs to raise $1.7 million or else cut back library hours, adult programs, and subscriptions to magazines and books. The proposed tax increase would be $12 extra on a $175,000 house, which amounts to "six scoops of ice cream, six loaves of bread, or a CD." The library board and City Council will also discuss whether or not Internet filters should be used.
Thanks to Peter Christensen
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Published on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 in
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