Voters face several tax questions this November
Have questions about La Plata County’s upcoming ballot initiatives? The Durango Herald wants to try to provide answers to those questions before Election Dayu. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
La Plata County voters will weigh in on a mix of sales and property tax hikes this November, and depending on where they live, ballots may vary.
A total of nine distinct ballots will be mailed Oct. 10, reflecting the variety of initiatives across municipalities, unincorporated areas and special districts.
Among the measures:
- La Plata County is asking voters to approve a 1% sales tax projected to raise $18 million in the first year.
- The city of Durango and the Durango Fire Protection District are seeking a coordinated 4.5 mill property tax increase to build and staff a new fire station in Three Springs, among other needs.
- The Upper Pine River Fire Protection District is proposing a 1% sales tax for staffing, training and equipment.
- The town of Bayfield has two questions: a 1% sales tax increase projected to generate $600,000 annually, and a 4% accommodations tax on short-term lodging, to be paid by visitors.
With so many measures on the table, The Durango Herald wants to hear from readers: What questions do you have about the upcoming ballot initiatives? We will try to answer readers’ questions in the weeks leading up to Election Day on Nov. 4.
Submit your questions about individual ballot measures by emailing jbowman@durangoherald.com or by filling out the form below.
jbowman@durangoherald.com
