El Paso County, Colorado, is considering extending its Public Safety Tax, which was originally implemented in 2013 to address critical needs of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The tax, set to expire on January 1, 2029, generates around $40 million annually to support public safety infrastructure and operations.
Public Safety Tax Extension
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners will review the proposal to send the measure to voters in November. The county’s population has grown by 18% since the tax was first implemented, and calls for emergency services have increased by over 30%. The fund supports various public safety needs, including staffing, body-worn cameras, and wildland firefighting equipment.
A public meeting will be held on July 27 to discuss the proposal, with a second reading and final vote scheduled for August 4. If approved, voters will decide on the tax extension in November.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
