Sales Tax Collections up Year-to-Date

November 2016 sales tax receipts show a 4.54% increase year-to-date over 2015. Categories that saw increases included misc. retail, building materials, accommodations, and health and recreation. For more information, go to:
http://www.cogs.us/salestax

Liquor Division Updates for 2017

Are you a business that serves alcohol? Are you a non-profit looking to host a special event with alcohol? Attend this Colorado Department of Revenue Liquor Division Alcohol Education Class sponsored by the City of Glenwood Springs City Clerk. Learn about new state regulations, compliance, donations, special events, and responsible serving. Registration/Contacts - Please register by contacting: Catherine Mythen Fletcher, City Clerk — 970 384-6403 catherine.mythen@cogs.us or
Jill Peterson, Deputy City Clerk — 970 384-6406 jill.peterson@cogs.us

Volunteer for a City Board

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN…
REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Do you have just a few hours a month to contribute to your community? During this annual drive for volunteers, the City of Glenwood Springs is looking for applicants to fill vacancies and expired terms on various boards and commissions. For more info, go to http://bit.ly/2iMBOBV

City Council Petitions Available

Those wishing to run for a City Council seat in the regular election of the City of Glenwood Springs on April 4, 2017, may pick up a Nominating Petition from the City Clerk at City Hall, 101 W. 8th Street, Suite 325.
There are three City Council seats up for election:
Ward 2 (Four-year term)
Ward 5 (Four-year term)
At Large (Four-year term)

All candidates must be a citizen of the United States, have resided in the City of Glenwood Springs for one year immediately prior to the date of the election, and be a qualified elector as defined by the laws of the State of Colorado. Those candidates running in Wards 2 and 5 must reside in the Ward for which (s)he is running. A Ward Map is available at http://www.cogs.us/DocumentCenter/View/1412

Petitions must be returned to the City Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017.