How do large retailers like Wal-Mart fit in with our small town quality of life?
Lafayette has had two large retailers for many years, Wal-Mart and Albertsons. King Soopers and Ace both opened in Lafayette last year. In fact, Lafayette has lagged behind nearby cities in the addition of these larger operations to our retail mix. It is only through creating a sustainable sales tax base that Lafayette can create an environment for the long term that is in keeping with our vision of a high quality of life. Being able to provide exceptional services and resources, like the award winning Recreation Center and Library, a new police station, and a professional fire service, all require the kind of sales taxes large retailers provide. Making the remaining key open space purchases around Lafayette, especially in the face of significant growth in both nearby Broomfield and Erie, will require millions of dollars in sales tax revenues. The money to buy open space comes from sales taxes. Making these purchases is very important to a majority of people in town, and it is perhaps
