Pueblo, CO | Photo via City of Pueblo websiteIn the November election, Pueblo will continue its recent political history of upheaval. Having just changed its form of governance from city council/manager to elected mayor, it may vote to change back. When most cities are avoiding general fund sales tax increases (no metro Denver city is requesting one), Pueblo wants one. It also is asking to renew a half-cent sales tax for economic development at the same time firing its economic development organization (PEDCO), which has been leading the charge for 40 plus years. It also has a host of charter amendments benefitting unions and elected officials.
Pueblo in recent years has added more Republicans to office, including the Pueblo Mayor and two County Commissioners. But the city’s governance doesn’t look more responsible.
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