Blue River property tax vote
The mayor and treasurer of Blue River support a ballot issue aimed at increasing Blue River property owners’ average tax bill by at least $41, but in the town known for residents who resist taxes, people opposing the measure have become vocal.
Allyn Mosher, the town treasurer, says the extra money is crucial for the town. But even council members disagree.
The measure would eliminate the current 12.29 mill levy, in place since 1995, and give the town authority to set the amount, as long as it didn’t go over Colorado’s limit of 5.5% increase annually. Approval could mean $33,800 more for Blue River next year. But in 2007, the town asked voters for a tax hike, and they didn’t approve it. The money would have built another bridge, creating an alternative route for residents to get out of town in case of emergency. Currently, property taxes contribute to approximately 2/3 of Blue River‘s nearly $712,000 budget.
Opposition to the bill want to see the town decrease its spending.
