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Council signs off on election coordination with county and places 0.5¢ sales tax on ballot (first reading/IGA set)
Summary
City staff presented an intergovernmental agreement with Alamosa County to conduct the Nov. 3, 2026 general election; the city plans to put a proposed 0.5¢ sales tax on the ballot. Council approved the IGA ordinance on first reading and set a second reading/public hearing for Aug. 19, 2026.
City staff explained that Resolution 11-2026 adopts the uniform election code (Title 1) so the city can coordinate a nonregular city election with Alamosa County, rather than holding an election under Title 31. The resolution passed unanimously.
On a related item, staff presented Ordinance 19-2026, which is the intergovernmental agreement with Alamosa County needed to conduct the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. Staff said the ballot will include a proposed 0.5¢ sales tax question for voters to consider. Council approved the ordinance on first reading and set a public hearing and second reading for Aug. 19, 2026.
What’s next: voters will see the proposed 0.5¢ sales tax question on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot if the city proceeds with candidacy and county coordination; the ordinance returns for public hearing at the Aug. 19 meeting.
