Budget & taxes in Colorado local government
What Colorado city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
3,056 Colorado meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Colorado with the most budget & taxes activity
- Denver, CO (333)
- Larimer County, CO (156)
- Commerce City, CO (155)
- La Plata County, CO (148)
- Greeley, CO (127)
- Longmont, CO (116)
- Pitkin County, CO (103)
- Chaffee County, CO (79)
- Arapahoe County, CO (79)
- Englewood, CO (76)
- Pueblo County, CO (68)
- Huerfano County, CO (60)
Latest matching meetings
Town of Mancos reports December 2025 bills and payroll
The town provided a check register of expenditures for December 2025. The total for bills and claims was $89,672.74, with an additional $75,236.06 for December payroll.
Commission to address proposed budget cuts to City of Greeley Museums
The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a letter to City Council. The letter concerns proposed cuts to the City of Greeley Museums.
Town to vote on sales tax increase for regular election
The Oak Creek Board of Trustees will meet to approve a ballot measure for a 2% sales tax increase and consider authorizing drainage improvements on Bell Avenue. The agenda also includes a joint meeting with Routt County regarding housing and transit updates.
Milliken Housing Authority to review Dove Valley reports and approve reimbursements
The Housing Authority will review financial and maintenance updates for Dove Valley, including audit results and radon mitigation. The body will consider reimbursements for painting supplies and nonprofit renewal fees. Members will also discuss preparations for Beef and Bean Day.
CPSAB to discuss e-bikes, public safety updates, and RTCC technician attendance
The Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board will review department updates, including crime trends and the certification of new K9 teams. The board also plans to discuss e-bike safety strategies and requested a technician to attend a future meeting regarding the Real-Time Crime Center.
Council to consider six ballot measures on bonds, taxes, charter and downtown authority
The Boulder City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of recent meeting minutes and an intergovernmental agreement with Boulder County and the City of Louisville to operate a joint disaster‑management office. The council will also introduce and take first readings of six ballot‑only ordinances…
Commission to review tree canopy survey feedback and data center discussion
The Environmental Policy and Innovation Commission will meet to discuss a data center and review feedback from the Tree Canopy Project Survey. The body will also receive a budget update and reports from councilmembers.
Board to review 2025 audit results and various grant and contract renewals
The Teller County Board of County Commissioners will review the 2025 audit results and financials. The board will also consider several contract renewals and project authorizations for county services and public health.
Board to consider dispatch equipment quote and compensation issue
The Chaffee County Emergency Telephone Services Authority Board will approve the minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting and receive the financial and treasurer reports. It will discuss a preliminary quote for dispatch equipment and confirm whether John DiGirolamo’s compensation increase is a salary change or a…
Committee discusses the future of Clocktower Plaza
The Public Safety and Quality of Life and Finance, Budget, and Public Safety Joint Committee will meet to discuss the way forward for Clocktower Plaza. The meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at City Hall.
Committee discusses the future of Clocktower Plaza
The Public Safety and Quality of Life and Finance, Budget, and Public Safety joint committee will meet to discuss the way forward for Clocktower Plaza. The meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at City Hall.
Adams County Commissioners to review non-residential linkage fees and Q2 budget
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss development fees and regional transportation. The meeting includes a review of second quarter budget actuals and a project regarding ADA improvements for GC Public Hearings.
CBAC to discuss budget update, audit and 2027 communication plan
The Citizen Budget Advisory Committee will review the July 7 departmental budget proposal update, receive an audit update, and hear a strategic communication plan for the 2027 budget. The committee will also review the agenda schedule for the next three months. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for…
Board to authorize refinancing of the Lincoln Square housing project
The Greeley-Weld Housing Authority Board will approve the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes and hear updates on an employee compensation study and financial reports. It will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the refinance of Lincoln Square with a Bank of Colorado commitment, changing banks, a CIRSA…
Town Manager contract approval discussed in executive session
The Board of Trustees will hold an executive session to discuss the Town Manager contract and receive legal advice on water rights. Open items include the Treasurer's Report, selection of the 2027 Budget Committee, and a Marketing Update. A workshop on Transit Budget and Service Options will precede the formal meeting.
Englewood DDA to review South Broadway project and BERT shuttle funding
The Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board will meet to review a Q2 budget report and receive updates on the South Broadway Public Realm Project. The board will also discuss funding updates for the BERT shuttle service.
Historic Preservation Board to discuss 2027 budget and City Hotel funding
The Historic Preservation Board will meet to review budget requests for 2027. The board will also consider a funding request regarding the City Hotel.
Committee considers $5.9 million for Sanderson Gulch project
The South Platte River Committee is meeting to approve funding for a drainage project and two right-of-way encroachment permits. The body will review appropriations for flood control and permits for private construction projects.
City Council holds informational budget retreat, no decisions made
The council will hold a special meeting to present a City Council Budget Retreat. The presentations are informational only and no official action will be taken. There will be no public comment section.
Board considers applying for up to $50 million FAA grant for runway modernization
The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will consider several individual‑consideration items, including FAA grant authorizations for runway projects at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. It will also address a short‑term inter‑fund advance, supplemental appropriations for water‑rights acquisition, an ordinance to…
Board will discuss updates and solicit topics for future meetings
The Community Advisory Board will hold a hybrid meeting to hear introductions, commissioner updates, a Department of Natural Resources update from Daylan Figgs, and Q2 proclamations. The board will also seek suggestions for future topics, including a strategic plan/budget update, emergency management, and upcoming…
Board will discuss progress on the 2024‑2028 Strategic Plan
The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review a quarterly update on the 2024‑2028 Strategic Plan. The discussion will cover progress toward the plan’s goals and objectives, as presented by Joshua Fudge, Perf Bdgt and Strat Dir. No formal decisions are listed for this agenda item.
Airport Advisory Board to review budget and capital improvement plans
The Airport Advisory Board will discuss the airport budget and maintenance reviews for nuisance and infrastructure control. The board is reviewing a Capital Improvement Plan and marketing strategies for the Spanish Peaks Airfield.
City Council considers $3 million real property purchase
The City Council will vote on a purchase agreement for real property owned by Elizabeth M. Shafer Et Al and/or Assigns. The body is also reviewing several contracts for streetscape and park design services.
Town Council considers affordable housing grant and rezoning of Block 40
The Town Council will review a resolution to apply for a state housing grant and consider two ordinances on second reading. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2025 audit and discussions on data center classifications.
County considers adding a 0.50% sales tax for roads, bridges, and public safety
The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will consider two resolutions: one supporting a ballot measure to increase the sales tax by 0.50% for transportation infrastructure and public safety, and another referring that measure to the November 3, 2026 general election. The board will also approve a minor impact…
County considers a 0.5% sales tax increase to fund roads and bridges
The Gunnison County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution supporting a ballot measure to impose an additional 0.50% countywide sales tax to fund roads, bridges, and related transportation infrastructure. The board will also approve a Minor Impact Land Use Change Permit (LUC-25-00038) for the Dos Rios…
Public hearing on amendments to Grand County Road and Bridge Standards
The Grand County Board of County Commissioners will review and vote on proposed changes to the county's Road and Bridge Standards during a public hearing. The agenda also includes updates from the Winter Park Urban Renewal Authority, budget overviews from the Treasurer, Public Health, and Road and Bridge departments…
Board to commit up to $13,400 to recreation master plan for county fairgrounds
The Logan County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of approvals, including a subdivision exemption, right‑of‑way permits for fiber optic and gas‑main work, an emergency reserve resolution, and a $13,400 commitment to the Northeast Colorado Recreation Revitalization Initiative. They will also review a…
Council reviews preliminary 2027 revenue projections for the city budget
The council will review the preliminary revenue projections for the 2027 city budget. It will also receive a one‑year update from the Police Department. Both items are presented for discussion during the work session.
Board to authorize a mill levy election for South Brighton GID
The South Brighton General Improvement District will consider a resolution to authorize an independent mail ballot election to establish a mill levy on district properties. The meeting follows the regular City Council session.
City Council to vote on $2.8M budget amendment and right-of-way vacation
The Brighton City Council will consider a second amendment to the 2026 budget appropriating $2,848,339 and will vote on vacating a 0.495-acre right-of-way near East Bridge Street. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the ordinance for the regulation of solid waste haulers.
Town proposes three ballot measures on lodging tax and trustee term limits
The Board of Trustees adopted an ordinance to place three questions on the November 3, 2026 regular election. The measures would eliminate the lodging‑tax exemption for facilities with fewer than eight units, raise the lodging tax from 6 % to 8 %, and remove term limits for the mayor and trustees. If approved, the…
City Council to consider budget, audit, and wastewater project bids
The Fort Morgan City Council will meet to discuss and vote on a 2027 budget calendar, the 2025 financial audit, and bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine business and a resolution for a police department grant.
City to review Department of Housing Stability work plan
The Community Planning and Housing Committee will meet to review the Department of Housing Stability's 2026 work plan. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Room 391 of the City & County Building.
Board to authorize financing for Atwood Commons project
The Longmont Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to authorize the issuance and sale of a multifamily note to finance the Atwood Commons project. The meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM in the City Council Study Session Room.
Council considers rezoning at Trailmark and S. Wadsworth and a new landmark designation
The City Council will vote on a rezoning request and a landmark designation. The body is also considering several construction contracts and amendments to flood control agreements.
LURA to vote on Tax Increment Revenue Agreements for First and Main and Twin Peaks Mall
The Longmont Urban Renewal Authority Board will consider approving three Tax Increment Revenue Agreements. These agreements relate to the First and Main and Twin Peaks Mall Urban Renewal Plans. The board will also discuss a letter of support for Front Range Passenger Rail.
Cultural Council to discuss public art, events, and an arts commission ordinance
The Commerce City Cultural Council will review public art, event debriefs, and grant reports. The body will also discuss an ordinance for the Arts & Culture Commission.
City Council to vote on historic preservation tax extension and charter amendments
The City Council will consider approving a ten-year extension of the historic preservation sales tax and a package of five proposed charter amendments, all subject to a November 3, 2026 special election vote. The meeting also includes routine approvals for disaster management agreements, construction contracts, and a…