August 13, 2026 Truth In Taxation

The Brigham City Corporation held a Truth in Taxation city council meeting on August 13, 2026, focused primarily on discussing a proposed property tax increase of 4.81%, which would generate an additional $184,843 in revenue for the fiscal year 2026-27. The increase is intended to cover rising costs in the general fund, including transitioning from a contracted city attorney to a full-time city attorney and adding temporary staffing hours in the parks department to improve maintenance. The council reviewed the impact of the tax increase on average residential properties and explained the certified tax rate process and its implications. Public comments raised concerns about the city attorney's salary and responsibilities, the effect of property taxes on renters, and utility fund transfers. The council voted to open the public hearing and later approved the property tax impact statement as required by state law, with the final budget adoption scheduled for August 20, 2026.