Wheat Ridge proposes 1% sales tax increase for November ballot to fund new city hall, police department
What to know about Wheat Ridge proposes 1% sales tax increase for November ballot to fund new city hall, police department
— Wheat Ridge City Council has approved placing a 1% sales tax increase on the November ballot, a move that could generate an estimated $11.5 million in its first year.
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What happened
— Wheat Ridge City Council has approved placing a 1% sales tax increase on the November ballot, a move that could generate an estimated $11.5 million in its first year.
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