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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1976 Page Four Business Pays For Over One-Ha- lf of Property Tax Candidates Nominated for Utah Democratic Primary Election Slightly more than one half of all property taxes charged in Utah last year was paid by owners of business property. This was reported by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization, in their latest study of the property tax burden in Utah. According to the Foundation analysis, total property taxes charged in Utah during 1975 amounted to $208,132,348. The several classes of commercial and industrial property accounted for of this $104,231,646, or 50.1 total. Other major categories included residential property (37.2 of the total;), motor Robert H. Swan, former Tooele mayor, ended up about two percent shy of eliminating primary opposition for state auditor. He got 1,108 votes. He will have to face A1 Olson in the primary. Mr. Olson, is a former Salt Lake auditor aide, who got 438 votes. Eliminated was Warren L. White, 78 votes. Elected as the partys national was- Elizabeth committeewoman - of the total), $26.4 million (12.7 districts-$13.- 2 special improvement million (6.4), and bounty 5 and animal disease control levies-$152,50- (0.1). Although the school continue to receive the bulk of all property tax receipts, the largest percentage increases in recent years have been by special improvement districts. The Foundation study observes that property taxes levied by special improvement districts have risen by 195 over the past five years. This compares with property for counties, tax increases of 92 61 for cities and towns, and 59 for public schools during this same vehicles - $12,893,653 (6.2), agrir period. The rapid growth cultural property - $10,327,757 in. special district taxes is a reflecand miscellaneous property tion of the population expansion in (5.0), - $3,334,679 (1.61. Part of the unincorporated urban areas, espevehimotor on taxes paid property cially along the Wastach Front. cles and miscellaneous property represents taxes on business and part represents taxes paid by individuals. 4-- H The Foundaon study notes that there is considerable variation among Utahs 29 counties as to the source of property tax collections. "When a young person joins Commercial property owners paid 88 of ail property taxes in San he takes a giant step toward Juan County, 87 'in Duchesne becoming an achiever, says Dr. County, and 83 in Emery County. Gerald Olson, Utah State UniverOn the other hand, the proportion sity Supervisor. member borne by commercial property "In every project a in Wayne under-takehe is bound to earn a amounted to only 22 measure of success - to achieve. It County and 25 in Rich County. Last year, property taxes in may be learning a new skill, being Utah rose by $27 million, or 14.9. of service to others, or achieving a All of this gain can be accounted for much sought after goal. Over 7 million boys and girls by new properties added to the tax rolls and by increases in existing from all races and religions are eduvaluations under the state wide currently participating in equalization program. In 1975, cational programs in the United Cache, Weber, Davis, and Grand States. Utah has her fair share. choose Youth enrolled in Counties were revalued and increases in land assessments were from a variety of appealing projects imposed in Salt Lake County. keyed to their interests. Volunteer Actually, the overall average mill leaders help teach, out of specially rate in the State declined for. the prepared project books, written by fourth consecutive year. professional leaders. Foundation analysts point out There is no charge to be a that the decline in the average mill member. The investment of time rate does not necessarily mean that talent and funds by the private there has been a reduction in the sector. property taxes paid by many inParents, help your child be part dividuals and business concerns. In of in Salt Lake. The County many instances, the reduction in Extension Office of the Utah State the tax rate was more than offset University can provide information by increases in property assess- on awards and medals. Phone ments. This is articularly true in ask for Bertha Daniels, the counties that were revalued Kay Bendixsen, Linda Gubler, or under the five-yereappraisal Rosy Valencia; they will be very program. happy to assist you. More than 60 of the property taxes collected in Utah is used for the support of local schools. Last year, school taxes levied in Utah totaled $126.5 million, or 60.8 of Senator Frank E. Moss, , the total. In addition to the property tax, public schools receive all of this week asked the chairman of the state individual and corporate the Senate Interior Committee, income tax plus a substantial porSenator Henry M. Jackson, tion of the sales tax through d to resist a transfers from the general fund. change in Land and Water In 1975, county governments Conservation Fund bill which would imposed $41.9 million in property give less populous states such as taxes. This was equal to about Utah a smaller share of the money. 20.1 of all property taxes levied. Noting that the House CommitOther recipients of property tax tee on Interior and Insular Affairs revenue include municipalities - changed the proposed distribution formula May 5 so that 36 less populous states will receive a smaller share of the increased fund and 14 more populous states will receive a larger share. Moss said; "I urge your influence with the Senate Good home for fine conferees in strongly resisting the House language in Conference." Baby Grand Piano. Moss said that under the formula Must have good credit change Utah would lose $1,154,600 over the first three years in which or able to pay cash for an increase in the fund is author-- ' best be $77,-344,6- -- 13 five-yea- David Duncan Rep. Gunn McKay (continued from page 1) can, Ogden, was able to gain 72 percent of the votes for lieutenant' children. The senator accepted his ceremonious nomination referring governor to eliminate primary opto his "robust health" and position position and go on to the November "at the peak of influence in the general election to face a RepubliSenate. can nominee. Any candidate getelimin70 can percent ting at least Congressman McKay was nominate all party opposition. ated by Marlin Jensen, who comMr. Duncan, seeking to succeed mented that Rep. McKay "doesnt Linn C. Baker Lt. Gov. Clyde L. Miller, got 1,226 appear to be seriously threatened committeeas national and Vance, by Republican candidates as the man was Daryl J. McCarty. He was congressman goes for a fourth term unopposed, but Mrs. Vance had to following a succession of widening defeat two other contenders. Mrs. majorities over past general elecVance got 893 votes to Beverly tion foes. Saathoffs 520 and LuDawn WilDelegates adopted a platform as liams' 273 votes. substantially proposed by the parapproving renomination ty's platform committee, Unopposed for the platform in its entirety after were Senator Frank E. Moss, time allowed for debate permitted seeking his third term, and 1st amendments to be made only to a handful of planks. Salt Lake County Clerk Sterling W. Evans Urges Registration Sterling W. Evans Salt Lake County Clerk this week issued information pertaining to voters in Salt Lake County. Mr. Evans said that the requirements for registering to vote are as Gilbert Athay votes to 456 for Harvard R. Hinton, the present deputy lieutenant gov- ernor. Out of four contenders for the attorney general nomination are two candidates, Gilbert Athay, Salt Lake City 649 votes, and Felshaw King, Kaysville, 577 votes. The two will meet in the September primary. They eliminated contenders David E. Yocom, 237 votes, and Galen J. Ross, 218 votes. follows: 1. Must be qa citizen of the Robert II. Swan District Rep. Gunn McKay, who is completing this sixth year in Congress, and 2nd District Rep. Allan T. Howe. They'll face Republican nominees yet to be selected by that party in the Nov. general election. Sen. Moss appeared to be greeted warmly by the delegates as he was accompanies by four grand- - United States' 2. Must be a resident of the State for 30 days prior to the November election 3. Must be eighteen years of age by the next election. We also call to the attention of those who are already registered, that if they move from one district to another, that they must reregister in other to be eligible for voting. People can register at the following places: 1. In the County Clerk's Office any day except Saturdays, jSundays, Holidays, regular registration days and a ten day period prior to any election 2. Registration assistants will be active in various parts of the county from August 1st to October 22nd 3. By-ma- il registration forms may be obtained at any library, bank, or municipal registration forms must be received by the county clerk at least ten days prior to the election. 4. Regular registrtion days (8 a. m. to 9 p.m. in voting districts) August 3, 14, 24 October 9, 12, 26 If you have any questions on registering, please contact the County Clerk's office. The phone 0 and are numbers post office, office. Felshaw King A former state treasurer, Linn C. 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