Facing 225 percent propery tax hike, Utah city and residents hunt for solutions

Facing 225 percent propery tax hike, Utah city and residents hunt for solutions

Wellington city leaders acknowledged this week that years of mismanagement by past officials and a massive budget shortfall have led to a moment that has drawn angst from residents.Their efforts to fix an ongoing problem culminated in a public meeting Wednesday focused on what residents called a ridiculous 225 percent tax hike, which is the highest in the entire state, leading to temperatures running high both emotionally and literally as the pe…