Tag: Denver Sales Tax
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Denver council decides on affordable housing sales tax hike Monday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council on Monday will consider approving a ballot measure that would let voters decide on a sales tax hike that, if approved, would fund more affordable housing options across the city. The proposed 0.5-point tax hike, proposed by Mayor Mike Johnston, seeks…
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Some Denver councilmembers criticize Johnston’s sales tax hike, as it inches closer to ballot box
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council on Monday advanced Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposal to raise the sales tax to generate $100 million for housing, though it drew criticism from some councilmembers, who called it “rushed” and expressed worries it would ultimately hurt residents. Meanwhile, former Denver Mayor…