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Falcon, Inc.
May 29, 2007 1:00 PM
Tonight, residents of Falcon vote on whether to incorporate as a town. Proponents of turning the fast-growing community, just east of Colorado Springs, into its own city say it will help current and future residents control their own destiny. They also say incorporation will protect Falcon from potential annexation by Colorado Springs.
Officials from the Springs say there are no plans to annex Falcon, but as its retail center grows, it could be an attractive source of sales tax revenue. Incorporation proponents are suggesting implementing a 1.6% sales tax on non-food items to help fund the new town. But, opponents say that won't be enough to fund city responsibilities and say incorporation backers haven't provided enough details on how exactly the city would function.
The polls for Falcon incorporation are open till 7pm.
Posted by Delaney Utterback on May 29, 2007 1:00 PM | Permalink
