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    YOUR SALES TAX MONEY BUILDS COMMUNITY

    911 Emergency Communications

    911 Emergency Communications

    18.75% of Garfield County's 1% sales tax funds the Emergency Communications Authority. This is what puts an operator at the other end of 911 calls, so that people in need can be connected to the proper emergency response personnel.


    Photo Courtesy of Colorado River Fire Rescue

    Municipalities

    Municipalities

    The six municipalities split 9.375% of Garfield County's 1% sales tax.


    Photo Credit: Pierre Hollard

    Garfield County Libraries

    Garfield County Libraries

    25% of Garfield County's 1% sales tax funds the operation of all six public libraries in the county.


    Photo Credit: Emily Hisel

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    The Whole Picture

     

    Sales tax collected by Garfield County funds portions of the governmental entities and many of the organizations that make our community great.

     

    Want to read a book?

     

    Ever dial 911?

     

    Do you drive?

     

    All these services depend on your dollars being spent locally. Here is a chart showing exactly how big a piece of the pie the entities receive.

     

     

     

    To find out more information on Colorado State or city / town taxes contact:

    State of Colorado   

    Town of Carbondale    City of Glenwood Springs    Town of New Castle    Town of Silt    City of Rifle     Town of Parachute