What will happen if the Council decides not to increase revenues?

Without an increase, the County will be required to slow progress in key areas and implement further cost-saving measures which will result in the reduction or elimination of basic services. Possible impacts include: 

  • Reduction in emergency services including law enforcement and ambulance
  • Delayed snow removal
  • Less frequent upkeep and repairs to roads
  • Reduction to mental health programs
  • Impact to staff wages and benefits

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1. What types of services are paid for from the General and Municipal Funds?
2. Will this impact primary and secondary property owners differently?
3. When was the last time Summit County increased property tax revenues?
4. Will residents get to vote on this increase?
5. Why is a tax rate increase needed?
6. How will the community benefit from increased revenues?
7. How long will this increase sustain the County?
8. What will happen if the Council decides not to increase revenues?
9. Are there cost savings we haven’t realized yet? Have we tightened our belts enough?
10. Why is the County looking to raise property tax revenues when open space purchases are being made?