County voters originally approved this tax in 2001 and extended it in 2007. If 1C fails, the tax will expire on June 30, 2024. If 1C passes, this 0.1% sales tax (1 penny on $10) will extend in perpetuity to pay for transportation needs.
Recommendation: TAX
This is the third of three 0.1% sales taxes on the county ballot, but the other two are new taxes which would increase the cost of purchases in the county. Your opinion on this ballot measure may be impacted by how well you believe the county has been spending transportation dollars over the past two decades.
Website for the Yes side - Keep Boulder County Moving
https://yeson1c.com/
Website for the No side
No known website – Info on an opponents’ website appreciated.
Approved Ballot Language
Boulder County Ballot Issue 1C
TRANSPORTATION SALES AND USE TAX EXTENSION AND REVENUE CHANGE
WITH NO INCREASE IN ANY COUNTY TAX, SHALL THE COUNTY’S EXISTING 0.10% SALES AND USE TAX FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS BE EXTENDED FOR THE PURPOSES OF ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, COMMUTER AND RECREATIONAL BIKE PATHS AND TRAILS, TRANSIT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT, TRANSIT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY MOBILITY PROGRAMS; AND SHALL THE EARNINGS ON THE INVESTMENT OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH TAX CONSTITUTE A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE; ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ RESOLUTION NO. 2022-048?
YES/FOR ____
NO/AGAINST ____
Resolution No. 2022-048 to refer Issue 1C to the voters
https://assets.bouldercounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Reso-22-048-Transportation-tax-extension-proposal.pdf
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