15% Tax Increase Challenged, Sewer Smells, Wine School
15% Tax Increase Challenged, Sewer Smells, Wine School  
Podcast: City Cast Salt Lake
Published On: Fri Jan 09 2026
Description: Could Salt Lake County's 15% property tax increase be overturned? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen talk about the citizen-led effort to put it to voters. Plus, the Poplar Grove "BioTower" and joyful picks of the week.  Resources and references: Resident-led referendum on Salt Lake County tax increase qualifies for signature process [KSL] Salt Lake City pauses BioTower project after Poplar Grove community backlash [Fox 13] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop