Basalt Ballot Issue: Increase Sales Tax by 0.5 Percent
Basalt town, Colorado
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Infrastructure, Public Safety and Crime Control
Funds buildings and equipment for Basalt's police and crews that maintain roads, parks and other public spaces. Shoppers would pay an extra half-cent per dollar on taxable purchases.
Proposed by: Basalt Town Council (Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2026)
Basalt's elected town council passed a town law (Ordinance 20) to put this on the ballot. Colorado law says voters must approve any tax increase.
Source: basalt.net
A YES vote means
Add a 0.5% sales tax starting in January 2027 for up to 20 years. Use the money to build, run and maintain public-service buildings and equipment.
A NO vote means
Keep the current sales tax rate. The town would not receive this extra money for public-service buildings and equipment.
Sources: basalt.net2
Source: basalt.net