Commissioners Remove Housing Authority Board Member, Discuss Lodging Tax Increase

The Chaffee County Commissioners held their regular meeting yesterday at the Chaffee County Safety Complex in Buena Vista.

Key Actions & Discussions:

• Salty Riggs Removed from Housing Authority Board
  In a unanimous vote, commissioners removed Salty Riggs from the Chaffee Housing Authority Board of Directors.
  Commissioner Dave Armstrong made the motion, stating Riggs was not in compliance with county expectations and intentions.
• Possible Lodging Tax Increase on November Ballot
  Commissioners began discussion on placing a lodging tax increase proposal before voters in November.
  Chair P.T. Wood emphasized the need for additional revenue to support the Road and Bridge Department, noting that lodging tax revenue is the only viable funding source available.
  • Current Lodging Tax: 1.9%
  • Maximum Allowed by State: 6%
  • A formal resolution detailing the proposed increase amount and intended use of funds is expected to be presented to the County Clerk in August.

Stay tuned for updates on the finalized proposal and ballot language.