The upcoming ballot measure for Vail voters hopes to renovate the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater with a portion of the $9.4 million in taxes that were never used for the originally planned convention center. Image courtesy of Bonjour Colorado
Back in 2002, Vail voters voted to raise lodging taxes in order to raise money for a conference center. Six years later, the voters changed their minds, and the collected money was left sitting in a fund without any direction.
Next Tuesday, November 8th, Vail voters will have the chance to decide what the town will do with the $9.4 million that was collected over the six year period. The ballot question will be the first that voters will see at the voting booth, and officials are urging all citizens to be aware of the project proposals for the fund and what would happen if it is not passed.
The ballot measure aims to improve facilities such as the clubhouse and municipal golf course, expand the Ford Park playing field, and renovate the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. If the proposal is not passed, Vail will lower its lodging tax over the next 20 years. Contrary to widespread public belief, no one will receive any sort of refund if the measure is not passed.
To learn more about the ballot measure for the $9.4 million in funds, visit Vail Daily. I encourage everyone to brush up on their knowledge of this measure before heading to the polls next Tuesday as it will have a huge effect on our local economy.
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