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Gilpin County voters to decide 4-point lodging tax increase for tourism infrastructure and workforce support
Summary
The Gilpin County Board voted to place a ballot question on Nov. 4 asking unincorporated county voters to approve a 4% lodging-tax increase, lifting the local lodging tax to a potential 6% and earmarking funds for infrastructure, housing and childcare for the tourism workforce.
Gilpin County commissioners voted Aug. 26 to refer a ballot question to the Nov. 4 general election asking unincorporated-county voters to approve an additional 4% lodging tax, which would raise the county’s maximum lodging tax to 6% if approved.
County attorney Messer and county staff said the proposed ballot language implements HB 25-1247 and an amendment to Colorado Revised Statute 30-11-107.5; the measure must be submitted to the registered electors and, under TABOR, put to a public vote. County Manager Ray…
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