Park City’s sales tax numbers continue to be dismal — only slightly better than Vernal’s petroleum based economy, according to Bonneville Research. Revenue is down $203,508 from May 2008. Here are the top ten biggest losses in the state for May 2009:

1. -32.6%   Vernal
2. -32.4%   Park City
3. -23.5%   St. George
4. -22.6%   Bountiful
5. -22.5%   Salt Lake County (Uninc)
6. -22.3%   West Valley City
7. -22.1%   Pleasant Grove
8. -20.3%   Sandy
9. -20.2%   Brigham City
10. -19.9%   Provo

Source: Utah State Tax Commission, June 2009