Superior’s budget grew nearly 50% in six years, even as the city’s population shrank. Per-resident government spending jumped from $1,947 in 2018 to $2,908 in 2024, leaving taxpayers carrying about $1,000 more government per year than they did just a few years ago. Property tax revenue barely moved during the same period, meaning much of the spending surge has been fueled by outside funding, borrowing, and one-time aid. When spending rises while the population falls, the math gets uncomfortable fast — and eventually the bill comes due.
