City of Wheat Ridge One Percent Sales and Use Tax for Capital Improvements
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Infrastructure
Raises up to about $12 million initially for Wheat Ridge streets, community spaces, a pool and city buildings. Shoppers would pay an added 1% city tax on taxable purchases.
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Proposed by: Wheat Ridge City Council (ordinance)
Wheat Ridge's elected city council. It asks voters to add a 1% city sales tax for streets, community spaces, a pool and city buildings. Colorado law requires a public vote on tax increases.
Source: whatsupwheatridge.com
A YES vote means
Add the tax starting in January 2027, with no set end date. Fund street repairs, school community spaces, Anderson Pool replacement, police and city buildings, and their upkeep.
A NO vote means
Reject the added tax on purchases. The city would not receive this money for street, pool, community-space and building projects.
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Sources: wheatridgespeaks.org · wheatridge.gov