SLC would lose seats on inland port board, so why are some calling this bill a win?

Legislation would give Salt Lake City more control of property taxes generated from the port and help pay for environmental and traffic mitigation.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Trucks carrying shipping containers move in and out of the Union Pacific intermodal terminal at a steady pace, west of Salt Lake City. Directly south is the future site of the transloading facility, which will be the heart of the inland port, as seen on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021.

SLC would lose seats on inland port board, so why are some calling this bill a win?

Legislation would give Salt Lake City more control of property taxes generated from the port and help pay for environmental and traffic mitigation.

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