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Corroon Discusses Budget Shortfall Options

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The recession is not over for local governments. That’s the lesson Salt Lake County knows well after realizing its looking at a budget shortfall of $17 million. But County Mayor Peter Corroon, along with the County Council, have already slashed spending by much more throughout the economic downturn. Will they be willing to look at a tax increase, or will they cut even deeper? Mayor Corroon discussed the situation with KCPW’s Jeff Robinson.

(KCPW News) The recession is not over for local governments. That’s the lesson Salt Lake County knows well after realizing its looking at a budget shortfall of $17 million. But County Mayor Peter Corroon, along with the County Council, have already slashed spending by much more throughout the economic downturn. Will they be willing to look at a tax increase, or will they cut even deeper? Mayor Corroon discussed the situation with KCPW’s Jeff Robinson.

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