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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14, 2024
VOLUME 65 | ISSUE 52
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Jeffco voters pass ballot measure 1A The measure secures $30 million for public safety and infrastructure BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Buchanan Park Recreation Center debuts new pool features P6 Caden Knight waits for water to fall from one of Buchanan Rec Center’s new pool features. PHOTO BY JANE REUTER
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Jefferson County voters passed ballot measure 1A by a wide margin, signifying their readiness to eliminate the revenue cap set by TABOR, the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, and allow the county to retain the total revenue it collects from property taxes. While results are still unofficial, the majority of votes favored allowing the county to retain approximately $30 million in additional revenue. Jefferson County Sheriff Reggie Marinelli took to social media to thank voters for their support. “With the passing of Ballot 1A, we’re grateful for the opportunity to enhance our capabilities for safer roads, wildfire prevention, mental health support and crime prevention efforts,” she said. “Your support enables us to strengthen vital services that keep our community safe and resilient. We look forward to delivering the highest level of service and transparency you deserve and to continue to maintain your trust in us. Together, we’re building a stronger Jefferson County.” The property tax revenue from 1A must be invested in transportation and infrastructure and public safety programs like wildfire and flood mitigation and response, addiction and mental health programs, crime prevention programs and strategies and other county public safety functions. The measure also sets up a citizen’s advisory committee of volunteers to provide input on where and how to spend the additional SEE MEASURE 1A, P2
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