Top Priorities / Issues
Toby Taylor is focused on real, practical solutions to the challenges facing Chaffee County. His approach centers on three core priorities: Property Rights, Tax Reform, and Building Code Modernization—all aimed at restoring balance, affordability, and common sense to local government.
Protecting Property Rights
Property rights are the foundation of a free and thriving community. In recent years, increasingly complex land use regulations have made it more difficult for property owners to use their land, invest in improvements, and move projects forward.
Toby believes:
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Property owners deserve clarity, consistency, and fairness
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Land use decisions should respect both individual rights and community needs
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Regulations should support growth—not stall it
He will work to simplify land use processes, reduce unnecessary delays, and ensure that property rights are protected while maintaining responsible development.
Tax Code Reform & Affordability
Chaffee County residents are facing rising property taxes and increasing financial pressure. The current system often taxes unrealized value—placing a burden on homeowners, seniors, and working families.
Toby’s priorities include:
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Addressing rising property taxes that are pricing residents out of their homes
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Creating a fair and predictable tax structure
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Supporting long-term affordability for families and future generations
Toby believes the system should reward investment and stability—not penalize it. His goal is to make Chaffee County a place where people can afford to live, work, and stay.
Modernizing Building Codes
Outdated and overly complex building codes are driving up construction costs and limiting innovation. Many current regulations fail to reflect modern materials, efficient building practices, and real-world conditions.
Toby will work to:
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Reduce unnecessary and burdensome regulations
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Support practical, cost-effective building solutions
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Encourage innovation while maintaining safety standards
By modernizing building codes, Toby aims to lower costs for builders and homeowners while promoting responsible, efficient development.
A Better Approach: Solutions Over Politics
Toby Taylor is not running to play politics—he’s running to fix problems.
“Our focus isn’t on politics—it’s on how we build and maintain our community. If something isn’t working, we fix it together.”
His approach is simple:
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Cut through red tape
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Focus on results
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Put the community first
Working Together for Chaffee County
Real solutions require real collaboration.
Toby is committed to:
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Bringing everyone to the table—homeowners, builders, business owners, and local officials
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Identifying what’s working—and what’s not
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Finding practical middle-ground solutions that benefit the entire community
He understands that no one group gets everything—but through collaboration and common sense, Chaffee County can move forward in a way that protects its values, supports growth, and preserves what makes it special.
The Bottom Line
Chaffee County deserves leadership that:
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Protects property rights
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Keeps communities affordable
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Cuts unnecessary regulation
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Focuses on real solutions—not politics
Toby Taylor is ready to deliver that leadership.