Get facts straight on proposed road taxes
Dear Editor,
Last week’s letter, “More equitable ways to raise road dollars,” flagrantly and inaccurately overstates the taxes/fees being considered by the Ouray Board of
County Commissioners. In fact, the BOCC is evaluating three options: A 3.7 mil property tax, OR a 3.5% motor vehicle use tax on all newly registered vehicles, OR a combination 2.6 mil levy plus 1% motor vehicle use tax. Mr. Kerber should be well aware of these facts since he was involved in several work sessions w...
