Voters agree to “deBruce” Town of Meeker’s property taxes

MEEKER — The ballot measure to “deBruce” the town’s property taxes passed 275-102. The measure means the town will able to collect the full 9.781 mills of property taxes without Tabor restrictions. A total of 378 voters participated in the mail-ballot election, a 34 percent voter turnout.
“It’s not as high as we expected, but it’s certainly higher than our last election,” said Town Clerk Lisa Cook.
Uncontested on the ballot were three board of…