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La Plata County seeks a 1-cent sales tax increase to fund law enforcement, roads, disaster response, and support services amid rising costs and aging infrastructure.
La Plata County is seeking voter approval for a 1-cent sales tax increase (1A) to fund critical services including law enforcement, disaster response, road maintenance, and support for veterans and at-risk families.
Officials warn that without the tax, essential programs would face severe cuts amid rising costs from wildfires, flooding, and infrastructure aging.
The tax, which would generate revenue for 25 years, is seen as necessary to maintain public safety and community resilience, especially as the county's 2% sales tax rate has remained unchanged since 1982.
Voters will decide on the measure amid growing concerns over wildfire risks and emergency preparedness.
El condado de La Plata busca un aumento del impuesto a las ventas de 1 centavo para financiar la aplicación de la ley, carreteras, respuesta a desastres y servicios de apoyo en medio del aumento de costos y la infraestructura envejecida.