COLORADO - LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE

CO - Telluride -  Plastic Bags

Summary:

On September 13, 2022, the Council had a work session on adopting an ordinance banning single-use plastic bags.

On July 6, 2022, the Town Council discussed the elimination of single-use plastics. 

Links:

·  9/13/2022 Agenda (Item 7a)

·  7/6/2022 Agenda (Item: II.C)

CO - Fort Collins -  Minimum Wage

Summary: On September 6, 2022, the City Council held a work session to review specific requirements and mechanisms for setting a local minimum wage and providing economic and survey analysis from residents regarding setting a higher local minimum wage.

Links:

·  9/6/2022 Agenda (Item B.2)

CO - Glendale -  Paid Leave 

Summary: On September 6, 2022, the City Council considered approval of a resolution declaring the City’s decision to decline all participation in the Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program.

Links:

·  9/6/2022 Agenda

CO - Centennial - Retail Sales Tax

Summary: On September 6, 2022, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider an ordinance to establish an exemption from the sales tax for certain retail delivery fees and carryout bag fees enacted by the State of Colorado and declaring an emergency.

CO - Vail - Plastic Bags

Summary: On September 6, 2022, the Council discussed the statewide plastic bag and styrofoam ban. They are outlining the requirements to implement the ban requirements in Vail.

Links:

·  9/6/2022 Agenda (Item 3)

CO - Steamboat Springs - Plastic Bags

Summary: On September 20, 2022, the Council discussed the state plastic bag ban and fees.

Links:

·  9/20/2022 Agenda (Item F6)