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Officials to Host Open House on TABOR Ballot

by KREX News Room
by John Dias

Story Created: Dec 5, 2012 at 12:51 PM MDT

Story Updated: Dec 5, 2012 at 12:51 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- Nearly 5 years ago, Grand Junction residents voted in favor of a TABOR fund, saving the city millions. However, that fund could soon expire.

The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, sets a limit on sales tax revenue that a city can collect. If the revenue surpasses that limit, then voters have a chance to have the overflow returned to them, or decide whether to invest the funds in capitol improvements.

In 2008, tax payers voted in favor of putting the funds to the Riverside Parkway project, which officials say, saved the city 8 to 10 million dollars in interest.

However now, we are coming to the end of that cycle.

“We think that we have a lot of needs in the city and we want to see if we can continue to keep those dollars,” said Diane Schwenke, CEO of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. “It’s important to note that we are not asking for a tax increases. We are just asking to be able to keep up with what we are doing and some additional infrastructure that benefits the tax payers of the valley.”

Officials from the Chamber want to continue to put these funds towards the Riverside Parkway project, but want to hear what you think. They will be hosting an open house on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Two River’s Convention Center.

Comments will also continue to be collected until December 21st, then giving to the city council for review.

If the TABOR doesn't pass, officials say the money come back to the tax payers in some fashion. It will average out to be $3 or $4 a month per household.

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Disgusted said on Wednesday, Dec 5 at 1:00 PM

There is no way that theses thieves should be allowed to keep any more of the money they have pilfered from the taxpayers! I will take the 50 bucks, thank you very much!

Fugg said on Wednesday, Dec 5 at 1:28 PM

If tax rates go up or remain the same after the voter approved TABOR fund expires then it IS a tax increase. Amazing how politicians ca distort the truth.

Taxedpayer said on Wednesday, Dec 5 at 7:57 PM

They begged for money, saved the city (taxpayers) 8 to 10 million in interest and the cycle has come to an end. Great Job Taxpayers. Tell the city to quit spending money they don't have. Live within your means. Set an example for the bunch of clowns in DC.

Anonymous said on Thursday, Dec 6 at 11:13 AM

Attention parasites (politicians): do not take the low turnout as disinterest. Most of have simply learned it does no good to waste our time. You will do what you want regardless of our needs. Itonic to note that in the past when a human was made to work and his labour stolen, we had no problem labeling them a slave....

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