Early election results show a majority of Erie voters support a proposed short-term rental tax, but a majority oppose a tax that would support improvements at the town’s community center.
As of about 9:30 p.m. on election night, 8,179 votes have been counted in favor of Ballot Issue 3E, which asks Erie voters to approve a lodging tax that would impact visitors at any future hotels and at short-term rentals — stays of 30 days or less at a time — in the town.
5,434 votes have been counted against the short-term rental tax.
Voters are showing less support for Ballot Issue 3F, which asks whether to approve a 0.501% sales and use tax increase to fund costs associated with the expansion, renovation, equipping, operation, and maintenance of the Erie Community Center.
5,744 votes have been counted in favor of the community center tax, and 7,872 votes have been counted against.
Polls closed at 7 p.m. today. The Daily Camera and Colorado Hometown Weekly will have continued coverage on election results.