Morrison lodging tax rate increase from 6% to 8%
Morrison · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
SHALL THE TOWN OF MORRISON’S TAXES BE INCREASED BY $500,000 IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2027, AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, BY INCREASING THE RATE OF THE TOWN’S EXISTING LODGING TAX FROM 6% TO 8%, WITH THE REVENUES THEREFROM TO BE SPENT ON ANY LAWFUL MUNICIPAL PURPOSE; AND SHALL ALL REVENUES DERIVED FROM SUCH TAX AND ANY EARNINGS THEREON BE COLLECTED, RETAINED, AND SPENT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REVENUE OR EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Morrison Ballot Issue 2E would raise the town’s lodging tax rate from 6% to 8% starting January 1, 2027. The increase would raise $500,000 in the first full fiscal year and more after that. The money could be spent on any lawful town purpose. A YES vote approves the higher rate. A NO vote keeps the 6% rate.
Official explanation
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Fiscal Information Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Spending 2026 (estimated) $4,387,180 2025 (actual) $4,176,166 2024 (actual) $5,694,054 2023 (actual) $4,602,817 2022 (actual) $5,835,660 Overall percentage change from 2022 to 2026: -24.80% Overall dollar change from 2022 to 2026: -$1,448,480
Official ballot arguments
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