Realtor Burdick Makes Bid for District 6 Salt Lake County Council Seat

Real estate broker Max Burdick has made the first offer on a southeast Salt Lake County Council seat that current Councilman Marv Hendrickson intends to vacate this year.

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Salt Lake County Buys Land for New Southeast Valley Park

A new regional park is coming to the southeast corner of Salt Lake County. County officials on Tuesday finalized the $5 million purchase of 65 acres on 13800 S. 300 East, just off of Bangerter Highway.

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Salt Lake Council Pledges $1 Million to Center

The Salt Lake City Council reaffirmed its support for the proposed rebuild and expansion of the Central City Recreation Center, pledging Tuesday to commit $1 million to the Salt Lake County project.

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Slow January Housing Market - Gloomy Builders

The National Association of Home Builders has an index which measures the perceptions of builders on current market conditions, interest from buyers, and projected home sales over the next six months. Wednesday, the Association announced that the index came in at 19 in January - the second-lowest point on record. However, builders predict a rebound in sales in 2009. The Fed has indicated that the US economy is losing momentum and that the overall business outlook is very uncertain. This is due in no small part to the mortgage crisis leading to tighter credit standards, slowing the rate of sales on new homes.
Salt Lake Tribune - 01/16/2008

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Inflation Rises by Largest Amount Since 1990

Inflation rose by the largest amount in 17 years due in part to higher costs for energy and food. Prices for these products rose by the largest margin since 1990. Prices for consumer goods increased by 4.1 percent for all of 2007, up from a 2.5 percent increase in 2006, according to the Labor Department. The Federal Reserve said that output at the nation's factories, mines and utilities showed flat growth in December, indicating that the economy was slowing at the end of 2007. The Federal Reserve is closely watching to see whether the jump in food and energy becomes more widespread and starts pushing core inflation higher. The central bank is considering cutting interest rates further to offset the mortgage meltdown crisis.
Salt Lake Tribune - 01/16/2008

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Central Location for WCV Animal Shelter

West Valley City announced plans to build a new and updated animal shelter at 4200 W. 3500 South at the southeast corner of West Valley City Park. This $3 million facility will be approximately 12,000 square feet and will service both West Valley City and Taylorsville. The central location of the facility will allow animal control officers quick access to any part of the city and will make it easier for the public to come and go.
The Salt Lake Tribune - 01/17/2008

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