Pitkin County Open Space and Trails officials would like to see the program’s mill levy restored to the full amount authorized by voters, but county commissioners weren’t willing to endorse the boost in tax collection on Tuesday.
After a lengthy closed-door meeting with the Open Space and Trails board of trustees — one that likely included discussion of potential open space acquisitions — most commissioners said they want more time to decide what to do with the mill levy that supports the program.
Commissioner Jack Hatfield, however, gave the suggestion to boost the mill levy back up after a two-year reduction to provide tax relief a thumbs-down.
“The world out there isn’t really much better,” he said. “Times are still tough. It’s only nickels and dimes maybe for some people, but the little guy still feels it, too.”
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