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Snowflake council approves first reading of sales-tax change and hears public concerns about cost and safety
Summary
The Town of Snowflake held a public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022-01, a proposal to modify the town's sales tax and to enact a use tax, with council members citing public-safety staffing needs and residents raising concerns about costs and growth impacts.
The Town of Snowflake Council on Jan. 4 approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022-01, a proposal to modify the town’s sales tax structure and to enact a use tax that the town does not currently have.
Joe Jarvis, presenting the ordinance, told the council the change "would not change until July 1, 2022" and that the proposal "would also enact a use tax, which does not currently exist." Council opened the item for public comment and discussion before voting.
The measure was framed by public-safety needs. Chief Martin said his department "needs 6 officers above what is currently considered to be fully staffed in the budget," reporting…
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