Truth in Taxation meeting ends with 2–1 vote to raise property taxes by 14.9%

By Becky Ginos

FARMINGTON—Close to 300 residents packed the Davis County Commission chambers and spilled into several overflow rooms to attend a Truth in Taxation meeting Dec. 2 to voice their opinions about a significant proposed property tax increase. Although they were given instructions not to clap or cheer, many attendees ignored the rules and some even got a little rowdy. One man in an overflow room shouted, “What are you going to do, arrest us all?” 

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• Winter Art Market

  Through Dec. 20

  Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  Saturday: Noon – 5 p.m.

  Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street

• Simple Treasures Last Chance Gifts & More

  Dec. 3-6, 

  Wednesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  Western Sports Park, 25 N. Sports Park Way, Farmington

• Christkindlmarkt

  Dec. 3-6, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

  This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 Sunnyside Ave., SLC

• First Aid/CPR Certification Class

  Thursday, Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m.

  Kaysville Fire Station 61, 175 S. Main Street

• Flautissimo Symphonic Flute Ensemble

  Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m., FREE

  Abbington Senior Living, 350 S. 100 West, Layton

• Gingerbread Festival

  Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., $6

  Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street

• Santa Breakfast at Twigs Bistro

  Dec. 6-7, 8:30-11:30 a.m., $34

  Twigs Bistro at Station Park, 155 N. East Promontory, Farmington

• Kaysville GIVES: Fill the Fire Truck

  Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - noon

  Barnes Park, 950 W. 200 North, Kaysville

• Clearfield City Holiday Choir Concert: The Joy of the Season

  Saturday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m., FREE

  Clearfield Community Church, 525 E. 200 South

• Farmington Holiday Movie Night

  Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.

  Farmington Parks & Recreation, 720 W. 100 North

• Angel of Hope Candlelight and Rose Ceremony

  Saturday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

  Kaysville City Cemetery, 500 E. Crestwood Drive

• Sensory Santa

  Sunday, Dec. 7, 10–11 a.m.
  Center Court – Layton Hills Mall, 1201 N. Hill Field Rd.