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Industrial Park or Education Shortfall | Salt Lake City News
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Washington’s new $320-acre industrial park near the landfill is sparking a fierce debate over who pays for growth. While city leaders tout it as a statewide strategy to boost jobs, infrastructure, and long-term tax revenue, the school district fears it’s stealing funds from their already underfunded system — leaving 34,000 students with fewer resources. City officials argue this “growing the pie” approach will eventually benefit schools through expanded tax bases and better roads, but the district warns without immediate fixes, they could face a financial crisis in a decade. The tension? Who gets to decide how progress is paid for — and who bears the cost today.
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