I always find your posts informative, based on facts, not panic. It is why I like chatting with you. Btw--this is what I am seeing where I reside as well (not in Basalt or El Jebel) - and Basalt and El Jebel are where the working people live. Not the wealthy.  This is last years article-this year is reassessment time plus round two of added bonds/mill levies... DP tends to 'overlook' these. And then says we need subsidized rents. It will NEVER be affordable with this.

"Tax man takes a toll on Basalt and El Jebel homeowners"
Property owners in the middle Roaring Fork Valley are learning that recovery from the recession comes at a price. Property tax bills climbed between 25 and 58 percent-

http://www.postindependent.com/news/local/tax-man-takes-a-toll-on-basalt-and-el-jebel-homeowners/

PS Please excuse the occassional typos-our really old cat often decides my keyboard is the place to park himeself. Guarantees he gets attention-oh yeah it sure does get my attention :(