What's the public appetite for 2 tax increases? Salt Lake leaders want to find out

SALT LAKE CITY — Facing what city staff describes as a nearly $16 million annual gap to fulfill long-term needs for Salt Lake City — including streets, deferred maintenance and police — officials know they need to find the money somewhere.Last month, Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski's proposed a way to fill that gap: using a sales tax increase option linked to the state prison relocation and seeking a voter-approved bond.Tuesday, the council informally voted to direct staf