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Garfield 16 Board Endorses Proposed 0.25% Early-Childhood Sales Tax for November Ballot
Summary
The board voted to endorse the Confluence Early Childhood Education Special District Plan, a proposed 0.25% sales tax to fund early-childhood programs, with specified exemptions; the endorsement passed on Feb. 11, 2025.
The Garfield County School District No. 16 board voted Feb. 11 to endorse the Confluence Early Childhood Education Special District Plan, a proposed special-district sales-tax measure that would add 0.25% (25 cents on a $100 purchase) to fund early-childhood programs and appear on the Nov. 2025 ballot.
Superintendent Dr. Jennifer A. Baugh presented the plan and described the proposed exemptions for food for home consumption, medicine and medical equipment, diapers and feminine-hygiene supplies. Board member Samuel W. Stewart moved to endorse the plan; Keith Gronewoller seconded. The roll-call vote was Baker — no; Gronewoller — aye; Stewart — aye; Tomasulo — aye; Whelan — no. The motion carried.
The board’s endorsement is a formal local statement of support; the district did not adopt implementing legislation at the Feb. 11 meeting. Additional details and supporting documents are available at the district office.
