This November, the citizens of Colorado will be responsible for deciding on three important ballot issues: Proposition 101, Amendment 60 and Amendment 61. This trio of initiatives could prevent the State of Colorado and local governments from providing basic, necessary services to its citizens. The Special District Association is actively participating in a campaign to oppose these Amendments and is focusing our bulletins this week on discussion of the issues in question.

The Coloradoans for Responsible Reform have issued a resolution for supporters to sign acknowledging their opposition to the initiatives. That resolution can be found below.

Statement of Resolution
In support of
Coloradoans for Responsible Reform

Whereas… Three measures appearing on the November statewide ballot would significantly damage Colorado’s state and local governments from funding their most basic level of services related to safety, education and transportation, and;
Whereas… The trio would slash at least $1 billion annually in state taxes, roll back half of all school property taxes statewide and drastically limit government’s ability to construct new buildings, and;

Whereas…One of the many components of Proposition 101 reduces the vehicle registration fee (annual license plate fee) to its level from the year 1919, a provision that alone would devastate Colorado’s ability to maintain safe roads and bridges, and;
Whereas… One of the many components of Amendment 60 overturns hundreds of elections approved by local voters in the past eighteen years, creating financial chaos for school districts and local communities and;

Whereas… One of the many components of Amendment 61 eliminates any practical means for state and regional governments to make future road, highway and bridge improvements, or other capital improvements to their districts, such as DIA, FasTracks, the Anschutz Medical Center, colleges and universities, water conservation districts; or improvements to public schools, cities and counties, and;

Whereas…The cumulative and destructive nature of the three measures ensures that Colorado will surrender its competitive standing to attract large and small employers alike, resulting in little to no economic growth for the state, a steady decline in property values and erosion of the state and local tax base;

Now, Therefore… The organization known as _________________________does hereby oppose the three ballot measures know as Proposition 101, Amendment 60 and Amendment 61 and urge the defeat of these measure at the November 2, 2010 General Election.

Signed_______________________ Date______________________________
paid for by Coloradoans For Responsible for Reform, POB 18459, Denver, CO 80218 (303)861-0217 Fax (303)377-4197. If you would like to receive a copy of the resolution to sign in support, please email Richard@reiter5280.com