Salt Lake County’s books are showing signs of recovery. The county appears to have more cushion going into 2011 than it did last year, when tough economic times prompted officials to slash spending, downsize the work force and raise property taxes.
Budget chief Lance Brown reported Tuesday that cash reserves are mostly healthy, with many funds more flush than required by county rules. A few examples: The general fund has an extra $14.6 million for basic government services, and the municipal-services ledger has $6.5 million more to care for unincorporated communities. Salt Lake Tribune
