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Montezuma County commissioners float 1% sales tax to fund roads and sheriff, agree to survey parameters
Summary
Commissioners agreed to propose a 1% county sales tax (with previously discussed exemptions) and asked staff to model revenue and survey community support; they deferred the final decision on how to split proceeds between Road & Bridge and the sheriff to a future meeting.
Montezuma County commissioners returned to a discussion of a proposed county sales tax on Tuesday, directing staff to proceed with public‑opinion surveying and financial modeling for a 1% tax while delaying a final decision on how to allocate the revenue.
At the workshop, Chair (speaker 1) said the working assumption remained a 1% county sales tax, with proceeds split between Road & Bridge and the sheriff’s office. Treasurer/assessor staff member Trevor (speaker 10) told commissioners that, based on the county’s most recent assessment, a 1% rate could generate a little over $8…
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