sales tax revenue
Coverage of sales tax revenue in the Nexus archive.
- City of Pueblo dealing with $10 million budget deficit, low sales tax revenue
The City of Pueblo faces a $10 million budget deficit due to lower-than-expected sales tax revenue and declining pandemic-era funds. Mayor Heather Graham has implemented cuts, including reducing 40 positions, requesting 0% wage increases for 2027, and cutting operational costs by 15% in 2026. If the deficit remains unaddressed by 2028, at least 90 employees may be laid off, prompting proposed sales tax measures for the November election.
- Here's how many corn dogs were eaten at the Alameda County Fair
The Alameda County Fair attracted almost 400,000 attendees and generated $312 million in local economic impact, supporting nearly 2,000 jobs and $14.3 million in sales tax revenue for Pleasanton, the Tri-Valley area, and Alameda County.
- Will Lake Loveland Swim Beach open for this summer?
Lake Loveland Swim Beach in Loveland, Colorado, was closed in 2024 due to budget and staffing challenges, disappointing residents who valued it as a free, safe water activity for families. The city cited revenue shortfalls from lost sales tax as a key factor, with closure confirmed in the 2025 budget. Residents question if funding could be reallocated to reopen the beach.