New guidelines behind denial of 35 tax hikes may be focus of lawmakers in 2026

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A proposed tax hike in Roy was among 35 rejected by state officials per new guidelines governing the process.

Critics have been pushing for a ballot question on the plans, though that's likely a moot point given the state decision.

Draper Mayor Troy Walker suspects the new guidelines may get attention from Utah lawmakers in the 2026 legislative session.

ROY — Even after receiving word that Roy leaders' efforts to reverse a state decision denying a proposed property tax hike have stalled, foes of the increase aren't dropping efforts to rally against the tax plans.

"We're still pushing," said Deanne Chaston, one of many in the city who had helped gather signatures on petitions aimed at challenging the 28%, $1.42 million increase.

"We want