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Editorial: Denver officials right to examine, restructure sidewalk fees
![A neighborhood sidewalk repair crew works on a sidewalk repair on January 7, 2020, in Denver. A neighborhood sidewalk repair crew works on a sidewalk repair on January 7, 2020, in Denver.](jpg/tdp-l-sidewalks__hhr7249_1153958376550.jpg)
As with most taxes, sidewalk fees need to be progressive and not regressive. In this case, even a flat rate would be more equitable than the complicated tax structure voters approved.