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Show Page Seven October 24, 1968 SOUTHERN UTAH NT7S, Kanab, Utah Farmers Home Administration Lists Services In addition to regular housing loans, the Farmers Home Administration was authorized by Congress in Section 504 of the Housing Act to make loans to in rural assist cities who do not qualify for regular housing loans. These loans can be made for such purposes as (a) repairing roofs; (b) supplying screens; (c) repairing or providing structural supports; (d) providing a convenient and sanitary water supply; (e) providing toilet facilities; (f) providing other owner-occupan- ts Changes To Utah similar repairs or improvements; or (g) adding a room to an existing dwelling in special Constitution Discussed cases when clearly necessary to On the ballot November 5 this remove hazards to the health of will be five proposed chanyear the family. ges to the Utah Constitution. Additional Information con- Over the past few weeks the cerning these loans may be ob- SUNews has published articles tained by contacting the Farm- explaining each of these propos, ers Home Administration office als. This week proposition numin Panguitch. The county supervisor is also available at the ber four, Agricultural Land (hurt house in Kanab on the Taxation, will be discussed. Land used for agricultuial second and fourth Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to purposes may, as the Legislature prescribes, be assessed acnoon. cording to its value for agricultural use without regard to the value it may have for other purposes. To amend Article XIII, 3 Requires a majority of those voting on it To become effective January 1, 1969. Sc-tio- n Kanab City Property Taxes Remain Same Says Foundation the Utah Foundation study, total property tax levies rose in 30 Kanabs total property tax levy in 1968 amounted to 89.50 mills ($89.50 per $1,000 assessed valuation.) This compares with a total levy of 81.05 mills in 1965. According to the study, the property tax rate has risen 25 since 1950, and since 1960, changes were substantial. Largest overall increases were recorded by Tooele 6.64 mills, North Salt Lake 5.00 mills, Springville 4.45 mills, Ephraim 4.00 mills, and Provo 3.96 mills. Largest declines occurred a 81 36' since 1940. tabulation The follcwing shows the total tax rate levied in Kanab during a number of se- - PRO INSURANCE CON PRO Provisions for extra tax payments can be made in case agricultural land is converted to another use. 2. JUDD INSURANCE AGENCY IE ROY P. JUDD Kanab, Utah DlT Phone 644 2789 C3X7o CON can such a law be fairly enforced? What will prevent farmers from speculating? 3. Where will the lost revenue come from? 2. How Moab 2.10 mills decrease 2 00 mill re- duction. Foundation analysts empha- size that th? mill rate is only one factor in determining the place. There is no better time to begin a good Community Cleanup Campaign than right now. Here are a few good reasons. The report points out that Park City retained the dubious honor of having the highest property tax rate with a total levy of 109.61 mills, while Blanding registered the lowest overall rate among major cities with If the assessed valuation for farmers is reduced from what is the assessment on other of reasonable fair land (40 cash value) why not reduce the assessment for ether groups such as Senior Citizens, as well? Why should farmers receive special treatment? in Nearly all the committees mentioned in their reports a need for a Community Beautification Program in all the communities. Most folks recognize the need to do something. Are you ready to begin? Next time you go outside, take a good look at your yards. The street in front of your property and your town in general. What do you see? Are you satisfied enough to say, I don't need to do anything around my property tax bill. Equally important is the assessment level, or the ratio to market value that property is being assessed. Thus, even though most mill levy changes in Utah were modest this year, some taxpayers could experience a substantial boost in their property tax bill because cf higher property valuations resulting from the property assessment equalization program. Land within an area where the population is increasing rapidly is usually considered to have a higher market value than land in a rural area. Yet, when the land on the fringe of a metropolitan area is used for farming, it should not bear the same tax burden as land that is being subdivided or held for speculation. Such assessment and taxation is forcing agriculture out of metropolitan regions and increasing transportation costs for such items as dairy products and fruits and vegetables. 1. Kane County is in the procf developing a Master Plan for long range planning in Kane County. During the past few months there has been many Citizens Committee meetings held. The purpose of these meetings are to establish goals and policies which represent the needs and desires of the people of the communities in Kane County. cess cities, declined in 20 cities, and remained unchanged in 9 communities. Most of the changes occurring this year were small. In a few instances, however, the and Milford with a , Throughout the growing season, weeds, grass and gardens have been growing. At this time of year these plants are very unsightly and should be removed. Insects lay eggs in dead plant materials. insects are protected by debris and junk. If we remove old boards and junk, weeds and trash, there will be fewer insects next year to bother us. Remember the earwigs, grasshoppers, and other pests we have been bothered with this year? One of the best reasons for a good fall cleanup is that the job is done, you dont have to look at the trasn all winter and you dont have to do it next Over-winterin- spring. Kanab City Council and Coordinating Council are sponsorin Kanab ing a Fall Clean-ustarting now. The whole county would do well to do the same. How about you? Are you ready to do your part in a Community Beautification Program? Lets see if we can do this job before Thanksgiving. p Paid Political Advertisement by Friends of Clyde Miller Committee trusted proven partner . . . Utahs strongest candidate. Re-ele- dren visited her daughter, anne, in Idaho last week. Miller Be sure that Utah's second most important office is manned by Kanab News Notes Mrs. Norma Hulet and R M Governor Rampton has a 65.57 mills. 89.50 Total Includes state school levy of 7.3 mills Foundation analysts point out that the total property tax levy in the 63 largest Utah, municipalities this year average 86.64 mills ($86.64 per $1,000 assessed valuation). TTiis compares with 86.08 for 1967, 85.89 for 1965, and 73.65 for 1960. Among the cities included in Page Seven t The total property tax rate in Kanab remained the same this year, according to an analysis prepared by Utah Foundation, the private research organiza-t'io- 1. WHEN YOU THINK OF October 24, 1968 chil- ct amm SECRETARY OF STATE Di- Mrs. Buelah Frost had her daughter, LaPriel and friend and her son, Ken, from Flagstaff visiting her. Democrat IMMu teQaDZ037 )0Cd Senator Bennett works aggressively at his job. He is vitally active and informed and is doing a good job for you and Utah. His actions include industrial growth, jobs, schools, highways and water. Here are some examples: Depletion Allowance Amendment thot brought the Beryllium industry to Utah. Little Dell Amendment, signed by the Presl dent that will replenish Salt lake City's water supply. Interstate 70 Amendment which brought ul the rood from Denver to Cove Fort in Utah. Another Amendment prevented Ogden From being bypassed at Echo Junction. Years of action on the following major multi million dollar reclamation projects: Glen Canyon Dam Flaming Gorge Central Utah Project 4 Dixie Project 5 Weber Basin Plus several others 1 2 3 MATHEW M. BENTLEY GLENN E. SNOW FOR UTAH FOR UTAH Action on One Committee STATE REPRESENTATIVE STATE SENATOR in the Current Session Legislative District 69 Senatorial District 27 Senotor Bennett serves on five committees! Finance, Bonking ind Currency, Atomic Energy, Defense Production and is vice chairman of Ethics. Banking His work on just one committee in the past twa year is and Currency WM y typical. The minority staff director reports: review shows that you (Sen. Bennett) were a of six bills and three resolu sponsor or tions, oil of which became part af public laws signed by the President. "In addition you were the sponsor of 39 significant Amendments te nine ether bills thot hove been signed by the President and become These men are proven community leaders. They are capable, knowledgeable and experienced and qualified to serve in the offices for which they are candidates Paid Political Adv., by Democratic County Committee, Scott Betenson, Chairman laws. Vot. (or the moo who Keep tokos o stood rrmn QTTTT uvl uJ in the Senate M by Swnw Cwwnw. Tea t44, Cheaaea |