Behind the Ledger

By Rod Mann, Utah County Auditor

“Owning property comes with ongoing financial responsibilities, one of the most significant being property taxes. These mandatory payments fund essential public services and infrastructure. Without them, local government functions would struggle to operate. “Property taxes are enforced by state and local governments, with authority derived from state constitutions and statutes. These laws grant municipalities the power to collect revenue from property owners, ensuring a steady funding source for public services. “Property owners benefit from services such as law enforcement, fire protection, and road maintenance, which help maintain property values and community stability.” — Accounting Insights, 25 Feb 2025

By Rod Mann, Utah County Auditor

“No individual is so insignificant as to be without influence. The changes in our varying moods are all recorded in the delicate barometers of the lives of others. We should ever let our influence filter through human love and sympathy. We should not be merely an influence,―we should be an inspiration. By our very presence we should be a tower of strength to the hungering human souls around us..” ~William George Jordan, The Majesty of Calmness, 1900

By Rod Mann, Utah County Auditor

A first response to issues raised during the 2025 property tax increase process.