Lehi holds hearing on property tax increase that would fund police and fire raises and a parks worker; final vote set for Aug. 27
August 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. · Council Chamber, 153 N. 100 East, Lehi
The council held the state-required public hearing on a Lehi property tax increase, which staff said counts as an increase under state law even though the proposed rate is lower than the previous year's. Two residents spoke. Council members gave differing views, and the vote was scheduled for August 27.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Public hearing on the proposed Lehi City property tax increase | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2.1 · Taxes and fees
Public hearing on the proposed Lehi City property tax increase
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell explained that certified tax rates are meant to give cities the same revenue as the prior year apart from new growth, and that the proposed rate counts as a tax increase under state law although it is lower than last year's. He said the increase would mainly fund raises for police and fire employees and a new parks maintenance worker, showed Lehi's rate in the middle range of nearby cities, and noted sales tax growth had outpaced inflation. Rick Perry raised the effect on fixed-income residents; Kenneth Michael Pajorke commented briefly on firefighters and cancer benefits. Council Member Newall suggested the city do more to publicize the residential exemption for people on fixed incomes. Mayor Johnson described a balancing act and pointed to state-level decisions that raised city costs. Council Member Stallings questioned whether the increase was needed and suggested other funding sources and restraint on large capital projects. Council Member Albrecht stressed keeping quality public safety personnel and sustainable services. No vote was taken; the rate goes to the August 27 meeting.
- FeeAmount not given
- Vote scheduled: August 27, 2024
What residents said
Property tax burden on fixed-income residents
Rick Perry said the proposed increase would burden fixed-income residents. Kenneth Michael Pajorke made a brief comment about firefighters and cancer benefits.