If We Hate Taxes, Why Is ZAP So Popular?

Taxes are supposed to be unpopular, but Salt Lake County voters keep re-upping the Zoo Arts, and Parks aka ZAP tax with more than 75% of the vote. Host Ali Vallarta asks Salt Lake County’s Arts and Culture Division director Matt Castillo why this particular tax is so … popular and how it impacts residents' lives. Resources and references: Learn more about joining one of the ZAP advisory boards Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Zoo, Arts, and Parks Reauthorization and Preservation Committee Maple Grove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices