Guest Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan
Salt Lake County residents consistently show strong support for the ZAP (Zoo, Arts & Parks) tax, which provides critical funding for cultural institutions, recreation facilities, and green spaces. The tax, which amounts to just one penny per $10 spent, has enjoyed overwhelming voter approval in past renewal elections. The impending 2024 vote on extending the ZAP tax raises important questions about the role of dedicated taxes in supporting public amenities and the factors that shape voter attitudes toward such measures.