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Clear Creek commissioners discuss CCI 'revenue diversity' push, stop short of endorsing a rec‑services tax
Summary
Leaders discussed submitting a broad 'revenue diversity' concept to CCI while refining options such as a recreation services tax, single‑use plastic fees or tobacco excise options; commissioners sought to limit staff burden and focus on coalition building.
Commissioners debated how Clear Creek should participate in Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) legislative priorities, centering on the county’s need for revenue diversity.
Commissioner George Marlin recommended submitting a CCI proposal that frames the problem — a need for 'revenue diversity' — while leaving solutions intentionally vague to allow coalition development with other counties. He recapped prior attempts to secure an electrical‑inspection exemption for small counties and discussed a recreation services tax modeled on the lodging tax as a possible long‑term option; staff estimated the tobacco excise idea could yield roughly $200,000 per percentage point, though precise estimates vary.
Colton Roloff and other commissioners emphasized limited staff capacity and urged that any CCI submission avoid heavy demands on county staff. Several commissioners agreed that a focused political strategy and external lobbying support will be required to advance structurally complex proposals. The board directed staff to draft a CCI submission emphasizing revenue diversity and to return with a scoped proposal for board approval.
No formal CCI bill was adopted by the board at this meeting.
