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Article: Mayors propose Jordan District compromise
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- August 16, 2008
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SANDY -- Leaders of the east and west transition teams say the
groups need time to digest the mayors' recommendation plan before
making any decisions on how Jordan School District should split its
assets and liabilities.
"We will take a deep breath on this," said east transition team
Chairman Steve Newton.
The mayors in Jordan District presented their proposal on Friday.
The plan calls for the west side of the district to give $33
million to the east side, to be paid over a 15-year period with no
interest, beginning with the budget year 2009-10. Property, such as
school buildings, would stay with the individual districts.
The east side would continue to be responsible for payment of its ...