Letter: Property tax hike brings fear to those living on a fixed income
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By Marvin Zimmer | The Public Forum
| July 21, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
I am very perturbed by the $200.00 increase in my property tax for next year. I don’t know how Salt Lake County can so flagrantly get away with this unlawful activity.
I’ve lived in Murray for the past 20 years and for the first ten years there was only a modest increase that was affordable. Now, my property valuation has increased by 30 grand.
I live in a nice condo in an older complex and only have Social Security as income. I’m afraid of what will happen in the coming years. My complex consists mostly of elderly residents. I can’t imagine the fear and worry they’re experiencing.
Yes, I will contact the Board of Equalization to end this greed and madness. Shame on you Jenny Wilson.
Marvin Zimmer, Murray
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