Taos Mayor Darren Cordova now wants to postpone a referendum on the ¼ of one percent increase in Taos Gross Receipts Taxes. He thinks the recent unexpected County property tax hike and general economic conditions are tough enough on hard-pressed Taosenos. He will ask the Town Council to consider repealing the GRT approval ordinance at next Tuesday’s (September 28th) Council meeting.

Meanwhile, the town will continue to consider cutting costs beyond the 20 percent achieved during the past two years. Community discussion of a future GRT increase will continue and a constituent task force will be suggested.