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Davis County Commissioners are split on the notion of boosting property taxes by up to 30% to keep pace with rising service costs.

Commissioner Bob Stevenson thinks a hike of no more than 10%, plus use of reserves would be sufficient.

Public meetings on the budget are scheduled ahead of a formal hearing on Dec. 2.

FARMINGTON — Davis County leaders are split on the proposed property tax hike of as much as 30% as debate on the county's 2026 budget plays out.

County Commissioner Bob Stevenson thinks a tax hike of no more than 10%, combined with the use of reserves, among other steps, would be enough to get the county on a good financial footing, at least in the near term. The first of three open houses on the budget was set for Thursday at the Layton Library, though no ac

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