In a narrow victory, residents in Larimer County have approved a sales tax increase for the next 20 years in an effort to further provide child care. Residents in the Northern Colorado county agreed to increase their taxes by 25 cents for every $100 spent, estimated to bring in more than $28 million annually.

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"Child care is incredibly expensive in Larimer County," said Christina Taylor, CEO of the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County.

Taylor said she noticed the measure was failing for most of election night as results came in, but never lacked faith that it would pass in the final push.

"We are excited it passed," said Karen Dunbar, a Larimer County resident.

"Very excited it passed, because I know it was close," said Brian Dunbar, Karen's husband.

The Dunbars said they wer

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