Lift Revenue With Lift Tax?
Breckenridge officials are discussing a tax on lift tickets to help the town pay for parking and transportation. One councilman argues that the town is interested in the tax because other communities have it and Breckenridge's budget is hurting. But Breckenridge resort CEO Lucy Kay says the resort currently funds transportation and parking services, even though some municipalities cover those in other ski communities. Breckenridge Resort does not favor the proposal, given the economic conditions. A tax on lift tickets would have to be put on the ballot and be approved by voters. Breckenridge officials have discussed such a tax in previous years.