La Plata County Sales Tax Sales tax collections for February show an increase of $19,098 or 1.02% in comparison to the same period in 2023. Sales tax collections for March show a decrease of -$20,509 or -.99% in comparison to the same period in 2023. La Plata County Lodgers Tax In 2022, new legislation expanded
Durango City Council Updates City Council voted 3 to 1 to direct staff to pursue the reauthorization of the city’s 2005 ½-cent sales tax with no increase included in the draft ballot language. There is a proposed increase in the sunset period of the sales tax from 20 to 30 years. Councilor Gilda Yazzie voted
Primary Ballots go out June 3rd; State Primary Election is June 25th General Election is November 5th, 2024 La Plata County Primary Election FAQ: https://cms9files.revize.com/laplatacounty/Primary%20Election%20FAQ%20June%202024.pdf House District 59 Ignacio Mayor Clark Craig (R) Total Contributions: $13,496.98 Durango resident and school board member Katie Stewart (D) Total Contributions: $25,187.20 Senate District 6 Incumbent Cleave Simpson (R)
May 7th was the first reading of an ordinance to update the Land Use and Development Code regarding the Fair Share (Inclusionary Zoning) Program. Key objectives include: Extending the program to include rental developments Incentivizing developers to construct units rather than paying the fee in lieu Simplifying the program Durango City Council approved a resolution
All passed bills Polis has until June 7 to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature. Energy & Environment SB24-214: Implement State Climate Goals – Concerning the implementation of state climate goals, and, in connection therewith, making and reducing an appropriation. SB24-229: Ozone Mitigation Measures – Concerning measures to mitigate ozone pollution in the
Some downtown Durango merchants are concerned about the impact of construction related to the Next Steps project. According to City Staff, the proposal does not include tearing up the sidewalks. The sidewalk widening proposed in the project will be utilizing new material integrated with the existing sidewalks. As for street construction, staff is working with
On April 22nd, the Durango City Council voted 4 to 1 to have City Attorney Mark Morgan give a full analysis of proposed state legislation (SB 193) that would give tribes absolute jurisdiction to approve or deny annexation requests of property located within the exterior boundaries of a reservation of a federally recognized Indian tribe.
Housing HB 1099 – Defendant Filing Fees in Evictions – House Third Reading Laid Over Daily – No Amendments. CAR Supports. HB 1175 – Local Governments Rights to Property for Affordable Housing – Senate Local Government & Housing Committee hearing April 25. Colorado Chamber of Commerce Opposes. Colorado Competitive Council wants to Amend. CAR is
The City of Durango hosted a public meeting March 14th for the preliminary design of the 600 and 700 blocks of downtown Durango. According to staff, the intent of the project is to improve accessibility, expand pedestrian space, and improve safety of downtown Main Avenue from 5th Street to 14th Street while maintaining the historic
Durango Community Development Updates In March, Durango staff hosted Development Review Roundtables to discuss procedures, anticipated advancements, and opportunities for collaborative projects. Updates to the Fair Share Program will be finalized later this spring. The Durango Community Development Commission approved amendments that update and modernize the regulations, but they still face City Council approval. Updates
