Salt Lake City residents question a mysterious survey for a 0.5% sales tax increase for a sports and entertainment district.

Residents of Salt Lake City are frustrated by a mysterious survey regarding a proposed 0.5% sales tax increase to fund a sports and entertainment district in partnership with Smith Entertainment Group. Both the city and Smith deny any involvement, leaving the survey's commissioning party unknown. Concerns have been raised about potential bias in the survey's wording. The City Council plans a public hearing on the project on October 1 for further resident input.