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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A slowing economy means sales tax revenues in Salt Lake County could be off by as much as $5.3 million by the end of the year.
However, county leaders say that decline probably won't lead to a tax increase in 2009.
Instead, they say they can absorb the downturn through cash reserves and slimmed-down spending.
Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon is ordering his departments to keep down costs.
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Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune
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