Glenwood Springs 7.9-mill property tax for fire, rescue and EMS through 2046
Glenwood Springs · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
SHALL THE CITY OF GLENWOOD SPRINGS TAXES BE INCREASED ANNUALLY $3,132,000 IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR (2027) BY INCREASING THE CURRENT AD VALOREM TAX RATE BY 7.9 MILLS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2046; THE REVENUES OF WHICH SHALL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF MEETING THE OPERATIONAL AND CAPITAL NEEDS FOR PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND WITHOUT ANY OTHER LIMITATION OR CONDITION, AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE COLLECTION AND SPENDING OF ANY OTHER REVENUES OR FUNDS BY THE CITY OF GLENWOOD SPRINGS UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Glenwood Springs Ballot Issue 2B would raise the city property tax by 7.9 mills through December 31, 2046. The tax would raise $3,132,000 in the first full fiscal year, 2027. The money would pay for operating and capital needs for fire protection, rescue, and emergency medical services. The measure says the revenue can be used without any other limitation or condition. A YES vote approves the 7.9-mill increase. A NO vote means the increase is not approved.
Fiscal impact
The official fiscal statement reports city fiscal year spending of $52,145,390 in 2022 and an estimated $69,079,688 in 2026, an overall change of 32%. The proposed tax increase is up to $3,132,000 in the first full fiscal year. The statement estimates first full fiscal year spending without the increase at $74,775,522.
Official explanation
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT
FISCAL INFORMATION Actual Historical and Current Estimated Fiscal Year Spending Year Fiscal Year Spending 2026 (estimated) $69,079,688 2025 (actual) $66,449,803 2024 (actual) $60,066,793 2023 (actual) $59,055,369 2022 (actual) $52,145,390 Overall percentage change in fiscal year spending over the five-year period from 2022 to 2026: 32% Overall dollar change in fiscal year spending over the five-year period from 2022 through 2026: $16,934,298.00 Proposed District Tax Increase Estimated maximum dollar amount of proposed tax increase in first full fiscal year: $3,132,000 Estimated first full fiscal year spending without the increase: $74,775,522
Official ballot arguments
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