Denver officials right to examine, restructure sidewalk fees

A neighborhood sidewalk repair crew works on a sidewalk repair on January 7, 2020, in Denver. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

By The Denver Post Editorial Board | mschrader@denverpost.com

PUBLISHED: December 3, 2023 at 6:00 AM MST | UPDATED: December 3, 2023 at 6:03 AM MST

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As with most taxes, sidewalk fees need to be progressive and not regressive. In this case, even a flat rate would be more equitable than the complicated tax structure voters approved.

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Editorial: Denver officials right to examine, restructure sidewalk fees

As with most taxes, these fees need to be progressive and not regressive

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