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 the City Council, everybody, to understand we’re concerned about this,” added Ty Chaston, her husband.

The Utah State Tax Commission last month denied property tax hike proposals put forward by Roy and 34 other cities, towns, school districts and other entities, citing violations by the entities of new guidelines governing the process.

Taxation can be a touchy, volatile issue, and in Roy, the Chastons and

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