Summary
Residents and council members clashed over a proposed 34.24% property tax hike designed to fund employee wage corrections and a 2.8% COLA. Taxpayers complained about crushing inflation and fixed incomes, while leaders warned that failing to pay competitive wages would drive away essential staff.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 2
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds approximately $133.15 per year ($11.10 per month) for the owner of a primary residence valued at $439,000.
City employees and public safety personnel receiving wage corrections and cost-of-living adjustments.
Property owners and fixed-income residents facing increased annual tax bills.
Mentions & discussions (25)
Roy petitioners get enough signatures to force vote on future of 34.25% tax hike
ROY — The contingent in Roy pressing for a referendum on the 34.25% property tax hike city leaders approved in August has gotten enough signatures in their petition drive to put the issue on the November ballot...
'Going to be close': Time running out for petitioners trying to force vote on Roy property tax hike
ROY — Foes of the 34.25% property tax hike approved by the Roy City Council in August are nearing the end of the signature-gathering phase in their efforts to force a vote on the increase.Whether they get the r...
Roy leaders OK scaled-back 34.25% tax hike; foes plan challenge to halt it
Roy leaders OK scaled-back 34.25% tax hike; foes plan challenge to halt it KSL News
Roy City Council approves 34% property tax increase after nearly two hours of public comment
Roy City Council approves 34% property tax increase after nearly two hours of public comment FOX 13 News Utah
Roy City Truth in Taxation Public Hearing — August 11, 2026
The city is raising property taxes by 34.25% to cover employee raises and market wage adjustments. Residents are split, with some fearing it will price them out of their homes and others supporting it to ensure quality city services.
August 11, 2026 Roy City Council Truth-in-Taxation Hearing — August 11, 2026
Residents and council members clashed over a proposed 34.24% property tax hike designed to fund employee wage corrections and a 2.8% COLA. Taxpayers complained about crushing inflation and fixed incomes, while leaders warned that failing to pay competitive wages would drive away essential staff.
Roy City Council — July 21, 2026
Residents are worried about a potential 55% tax hike and are asking the council to find ways to lower the burden.
Roy City Council — July 7, 2026
Residents are strongly opposing a proposed 55% property tax increase, arguing that the city should prioritize budget cuts over new spending or employee perks.
Roy City Council member Alexis Jackson addresses property tax increase concerns
Roy City Council member Alexis Jackson addresses property tax increase concerns Standard-Examiner
Roy City Council approves cap on property tax increase, but final rate still pending
Roy City Council approves cap on property tax increase, but final rate still pending FOX 13 News Utah
Roy City Council sets 55.45% property tax increase cap after testy discussion; Saxton opposes
Roy City Council sets 55.45% property tax increase cap after testy discussion; Saxton opposes Standard-Examiner
Roy City Council — June 16, 2026
The city is proposing a 55.45% property tax increase to fund employee wage corrections and address high turnover. Residents are concerned about the impact on fixed incomes, while the Council argues it is necessary to maintain essential services.
Residents 'shocked' over Roy City's proposed 55% property tax increase
Residents 'shocked' over Roy City's proposed 55% property tax increase FOX 13 News Utah
May 5, 2026 Roy City Council Town Hall Meeting — May 5, 2026
Residents are fighting a proposed 55% tax hike, arguing it will force families out of the city and that the city should cut spending instead.
Roy City considering 55% property tax increase next fiscal year
Roy City considering 55% property tax increase next fiscal year ABC4 Utah
Roy City considering 55% property tax increase next fiscal year
Roy City considering 55% property tax increase next fiscal year ABC4 Utah
Roy City considers 55.45% property tax increase
Roy City considers 55.45% property tax increase Standard-Examiner
Roy City Council — August 19, 2025
Residents are worried about the impact of a potential 28% property tax hike on their household budgets, questioning the necessity and transparency of the increase.
Roy City Council — May 6, 2025
Residents are worried about a potential 25% property tax increase and are calling for more business development instead.
Roy City's tentative budget to raise property taxes by 15 percent to help save rec center
Roy City's tentative budget to raise property taxes by 15 percent to help save rec center FOX 13 News Utah
What could have changed one Roy City Council member’s mind on tax increase?
ROY – The standing-room only crowd at the Roy Municipal Center had dissipated quite a bit before the final vote on a proposed property tax rate increase even took place Tuesday. After a nearly four-hour truth-in-taxation hearing, the council voted 4-1 in favor of an approximate 34.25% property tax rate increase, amounting to $1,749,050 in […]
Roy City Council member Alexis Jackson addresses property tax increase concerns
The following is part two in a three-part series on Tuesday’s Roy City Council meeting. Part one focused on a discussion during the meeting, while part three will focus on reaction to Jackson’s presentation and the meeting. Roy City Council member Alexis Jackson delivered a nearly hour-long presentation at the beginning of Tuesday’s City Council […]
Roy City Council sets 55.45% property tax increase cap after testy discussion; Saxton opposes
The following is part one in a three-part series on Tuesday’s Roy City Council meeting. Part two will focus on a presentation delivered during the meeting by Roy City Council woman Alexis Jackson. Part three will focus on reaction. Bryon Saxton used the word “entrenched” to describe the Roy City Council members and the positions […]
'Fervor on both sides': Proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy prompting strong debate
ROY — The intense debate about boosting property taxes in Roy reaches a head next Tuesday, when the formal public hearing on the proposed hike of up to 54.9% will be held."This has been quite the issue. It's be...
Roy leaders OK scaled-back 34.25% tax hike; foes plan challenge to halt it
ROY — Roy leaders approved a scaled-back property tax hike following a lengthy tax hearing Tuesday night.Still, the reduction — which might be offset by new taxes Roy property owners have to pay for fire protec...
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