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Larimer commissioners refer 0.25% sales-tax childcare measure to November ballot
Summary
The Larimer County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 to refer a proposed 0.25% countywide sales and use tax for early childhood and childcare to the November 2025 coordinated election, sending the question to voters for final approval.
The Larimer County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 Tuesday to refer a proposed 0.25% countywide sales and use tax for early childhood and childcare to the November 2025 coordinated election. The resolution, moved by Commissioner John Kefalas and approved unanimously, calls for an election on a measure that would direct 80% of revenue to the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County (ECCLC) and retain 20% at the county for a reserve and contract oversight.
County leaders said the proposal is intended to reduce the cost of child care for families, expand licensed child-care capacity and raise early-educator pay. ECCLC CEO Christina Taylor and partner organizations told the board the tax would fund tuition credits on a sliding scale at participating licensed providers, salary…
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