Reader comments
State's 'reading' tax may get the ax

2 comments | Read story

Zane Woolstenhulme, So. Summit | 4:16 p.m. Sept. 20, 2007

The reading tax levy is capped @ .000121. This amounts to $20 on a home with a market value of $300K (tax value of $165K). To do away with the reading levy in the name of lower property taxes is political bologna. What it will do is guarantee that the funding available for the reading programs will go down over time.

Tre | 11:30 a.m. Sept. 25, 2007

A reading program that is seeing success is being potentially cut because of the "political bologna" in helping taxpayers lower their property taxes. Yet, the splitting of school districts (endorsed by the same legislature) would increase property taxes. Money from the general fund that could be used for these reading programs is being held for private school vouchers. It seems that our legislature and populace need to refine their list of priorities.

Add your comment

Comments are monitored. Any comments found to be abusive, offensive, off-topic, misrepresentative, more than 200 words or containing URLs will not be posted.

Words Remaining

E-mail address: For internal use only. We may want to contact you to publish your comment (not your e-mail address) in the newspaper or for a separate story idea.

Top cartel kingpin killed in shootout 1:24 a.m.
Utah Grizzlies fall to Steelheads 1:19 a.m.
Watching over the Sacred Grove 1:16 a.m.
The sites and lights of Christmas 1:15 a.m.
China detains U.S. engineer 1:14 a.m.
Church: You know what's on menu 1:14 a.m.
Temple, family trees at heart of site 1:14 a.m.
Written history of nursery 1:14 a.m.
The gospel in words: 'Lowly' 1:14 a.m.
What's new: 'Treasure in Heaven' 1:13 a.m.

Latest comments

Here are Max Hall's Top 10 wins

Re: Please don't go!!! said:

That would be five. Wyoming, AF, UofU, BYU, TCU.

SUU museum to honor local artists

Braithwaite said:

The way I understand it, the Braithwaite name and gallery will transfer to...

Tethering of pets could spur charges

SPCA Animal Planet@ said:

USE COMMON SENSE Your Dog doesnt need to be out on a chain. Ask a Vet why...

Dr. Stack's medical license is suspended

B Y said:

WOW........

Cap-and-trade bill isn't soultiuon

On the Money! said:

Defeat it, Mr Bennett! And then, go write a song like Mr. Hatch. Stay tall.

Uranium to arrive in Utah this month

Anonymous said:

Who cares since few think healthcare is a right anyway in this State of Utah

Obama's charm is wasting away

why? said:

Why must there always be someone else to blame for our problems? "If the...

Here are Max Hall's Top 10 wins

Re: Please don't go!!! said:

Max lost to Utah once. Beat them twice. Your clever "joke" only worked last...

Top 20 boys basketball

Re: wrestling said:

There is not near the competitions is wrestling for everyone that whats to...

Reform could aid 237K Utahns

cantstatenname said:

20+ years in insurance finance and I can guarantee the "market" won't solve...