Preserving our open spaces, native habitats and
recreational opportunities
Boulder County residents have
pledged their support for open space time and again through approving a
number of sales taxes and bond issues.
These funds allow Boulder County
to preserve its character and the beauty of its rich vistas, natural
habitats, native plants and wildlife, agricultural properties and
mountain environments.
Money raised by these sales
taxes support acquisition of open space by allowing the County to
purchase new open space properties as well as pay off bonds that enabled
earlier open space purchases. The funds also pay for programs that help preserve habitat, provide
educational and recreational programs and create and maintain trails.
For more information, visit the Boulder
County Parks and Open Space department at
www.co.boulder.co.us/openspace. |
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What: Various sales taxes to support Open Space
purchases, management and conservation.
Adopted by voters:
1999
extension of existing 0.25% tax
(expires 2019)
2000
0.1%
(expires 2009*)
*Voters have approved an extension of this tax
starting in 2009 and ending in 2029.
2004
0.1%
(of which 0.05% is perpetual and 0.05% expires in 2024)
Estimated revenue in 2007:
$16.7 million
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