Sales tax increase with go to the voters

Wed, Jul 15 2009 — Source: Telluride Daily Planet

A sales tax increase intended to generate a cash flow to support Telluride’s plays, festivals, art programs, social services and events infrastructure is sailing toward November’s ballot. The Telluride Town Council on Tuesday voted 5-1 to put the tax, dubbed the CARE Tax (Community Support, Arts, Recreation and Events) before the voters next fall.

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