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Salt Lake City just approved a hefty new budget for FY27, hitting residents with steep utility hikes—water bills up 38%, garbage and streetlight fees rising too—and a property tax bump. To offset costs, the city’s trimming expenses and hunting for state and federal grants to fund pedestrian safety and inclusive playgrounds. The popular Hive transit pass is gone, but transit funding remains strong for frequent bus routes. Union agreements were finalized, easing tensions. A controversial LiDAR pedestrian tech faced backlash over surveillance fears and was shelved. The council also declared June Immigrant Heritage Month and honored Utah’s role in America’s 250th anniversary. Tough calls, but the city’s pushing forward to balance essentials with community needs amid rising costs.

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