As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

BCDP Recommends YES on PROPOSITION HH:

RATIONALE (from the Colorado General Assembly Legislative Council) in SUPPORT of Proposition HH —
1) With Colorado facing a historic increase in residential property values, Proposition HH provides long-term property tax relief for homeowners and businesses. In doing so, the measure also limits the impact on local services, makes Colorado a more competitive environment for businesses, and allows seniors to downsize or move without losing the benefits of their homestead exemption.
2) The new property tax limit makes local taxing entities more accountable to their constituents. By requiring a public process to waive the limit, Proposition HH gives people a say in how much they are taxed while providing flexibility for local governments to retain revenue needed to provide important services.
3) By allowing the state to retain additional revenue, the measure benefits public schools. The state’s spending cap has limited Colorado’s ability to fully fund education for years. Proposition HH provides a funding source for at least ten years, using money the state already collects.
4) Proposition HH benefits low- and middle-income people, many of whom are renters, by providing a more equitable distribution of TABOR refunds in 2023. With recent high inflation and housing costs, this puts more money in the pockets of those who need it most.

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

BCDP Recommends YES on PROPOSITION II:

RATIONALE in Support of Proposition II (from the Colorado General Assembly Legislative Council) —
1) Proposition II maintains tax rates that voters already approved in Proposition EE by a two-thirds majority. The measure ensures that money collected from these voter-approved taxes can be used for its intended purpose—supporting preschool programs—rather than creating refunds for distributors of cigarettes, tobacco products, and nicotine products. Higher tax rates also deter smoking, tobacco, and nicotine use, which may reduce negative health impacts.
2) The measure helps provide free preschool for Colorado families, particularly those with high
need, including low-income families and families with at-risk children. Proposition II will allow thousands more children access to additional preschool programs each year. Providing access to free preschool gives all children the same foundation before entering kindergarten. High-quality preschool is shown to improve educational, economic, and health outcomes throughout a child’s life, including higher wages, higher graduation rates, and fewer criminal convictions. Access to preschool also supports working parents.

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

Background, from bouldercounty.gov: Each year during the summer, the Board of County Commissioners considers whether to advance any county ballot issues to the November election ballot. Following a public comment period and an August 17 public hearing, the Boulder County Commissioners approved three ballot measures (1A, 1B and Nederland 6A) for the upcoming November 2023 election.The county is not proposing any new taxes but will ask voters to extend three existing taxes that are expiring.

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

Background, from bouldercounty.gov: Each year during the summer, the Board of County Commissioners considers whether to advance any county ballot issues to the November election ballot. Following a public comment period and an August 17 public hearing, the Boulder County Commissioners approved three ballot measures (1A, 1B and Nederland 6A) for the upcoming November 2023 election.The county is not proposing any new taxes but will ask voters to extend three existing taxes that are expiring.

2023 Ballot Language: Without raising additional taxes, shall the existing 0.15 cent city sales and use tax for general fund purposes, approved by the voters by ordinance 7300, be extended beyond the current expiration date of December 31, 2024, until December 31, 2044, with the revenue from such tax extension and all earnings thereon be used to fund services and projects as follows:

• 50% for fire and emergency response services, public safety services, human services, homelessness solutions and services, parks, and other general fund purposes.
• 50% for arts, culture, and heritage purposes; including direct and grant funding for arts and culture nonprofits, professional artists, arts education, venues and workspaces, public art, and multi-cultural programs;

and in connection therewith shall any earnings fromt he revenues from such tax extension constiture a voter approved revenue change and an exception to the revenue and spending limits of Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution?

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

2023 Ballot Language: Shall Sections 27, 37, 39, 46, and 57 of the city Charter be amended pursuant to Ordinance 8587 to:

• remove the requirement that signers to petitions appear personally before the city clerk;
• clarify that state law governs the process for charter amendments;
• change the timing provisions of filing a petition to 160 days before an election instead of 150 days;
• change the number of days that the city clerk hast to approve a petition to 15 days from 10 days; and
• change the number of days that the city clerk has to verify petition signatures from 10 to 15?

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

2023 Ballot Language: Shall Section 8-3-21, B.R.C. 1981, be amended to add a provision to prioritize removal of prohibited items, such as tents, temporary structures, or propane tanks, within five hundred feet of a school or fifty feet of any multi-use path or sidewalk pursuant to Ordinance 8586?

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

2023 Ballot Language: If the Town of Erie proposed home rule charter is adopted, shall Section 2.08(1) of the charter be replaced to read as follows:

Section 2.08 Compensation of Mayor and Council Members.

(1) The Mayor shall receive as monetary compensation the sum of twelve hundred dollars ($1,200) per month, and each Council Member shall receive as monetary compensation the sum of seven hundred dollars ($700) per month. Both amounts shall be adjusted annually according to the consumer price index (CPI) for the Denver-Boulder-Greeley area, or such successor index promulgated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The first
CPI adjustment shall be applied January 1, 2025. In addition, the Mayor and Council Members shall receive such other non-monetary compensation or benefits as may be set by ordinance. Monetary compensation shall not be modified by ordinance.

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

2023 Ballot Language: Shall City of Longmont taxes be increased $7,400,000 annually in the first full year and by whatever additional amounts are generated annually in each subsequent year from a mill levy of not to exceed 1 mill (provided that such mill levy may be adjusted to account for changes in the method by which assessed value is determined) for not more than twenty years beginning with tax collection year 2023 to fund the acquisition or construction of a new branch library and from an additional city sales and use tax rate of .15% beginning January 1, 2024, to fund operation and maintenance of all city libraries, shall ordinance O-2023-37 authorizing such tax increases be approved, and shall the proceeds of such taxes and investment income thereon be collected and spent without regard to any limitation contained within article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

2023 Ballot Language: Shall City of Longmont taxes be increased $12,500,000 annually in the first full year and by whatever additional amounts are generated annually in each subsequent year from a mill levy of not to exceed 1.9 mills (provided that such mill levy may be adjusted to account for changes in the method by which assessed value is determined) for not more than twenty years to fund the construction of an arts and entertainment center provided that the mill levy will be first levied beginning with the year in which $35,000,000 in private funding for construction has been made available to the city, and an additional city sales and use tax rate of .09% to fund the operation and maintenance of the arts and entertainment center provided that the sales and use tax increase shall take effect on the first day of the sixth month prior to the projected completion date of the arts and entertainment center, shall ordinance O-2023-36 authorizing such tax increases be approved, and shall the proceeds of such taxes and investment income thereon be collected and spent witout regard to any limitation contained within Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado constitution or any other law?

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

2023 Ballot Language: Shall City of Longmont taxes be increased $20,700,000 annually in the first full year and by whatever additional amounts are generated annually in each subsequent year from a mill levy of not to exceed 2.78 mills (provided that such mill levy may be adjusted to account for changes in the method by which assessed value is determined) for not more than twenty years beginning with tax collection year 2024 to fund recreation facilities including the construction of a recreation center at Dry Creek Community Park, a mill levy of not to exceed 2 mills (provided that such mill levy may be adjusted to account for changes in the method by which assessed value is determined) for not more than three years to fund in partnership with the YMCA the construction of a recreation facility (including a pool and ice rink) and affordable housing provided that the tax will not be levied until the YMCA has received a low income housing tax credit award, and an additional city sales and use tax rate of .11% beginning January 1, 2025, to fund the operation and maintenance of the recreation center at Dry Creek Community Park, shall the city be authorized to convey the portion of Centennial Park needed to construct these facilities to the YMCA, shall ordinance O-2023-39 authorizing such tax increases be approved, and shall the proceeds of such taxes and investment income thereon be collected and spent without regard to any limitation contained within Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

2023 Ballot Language: Shall the city of Louisville taxes be increased $1,500,000 in the first full fisal year and by such amounts as may be generated annually thereafter, beginning January 1, 2024 and automatically expiring after ten years, by the imposition of an additional .125 percent sales and use tax to be used solely to acquire, restore, preserve, protect, and maintain open space and mitigate wildfire risks within open space areas; and shall the current .375 percent sales tax approved by the voters in 2012 for open space and parks purposes be extended from its current expiration date of December 31, 2023 for an additional ten years, to be equally divided between separate parks and open space funds, with the open space funds used for the purposes described above and parks funds used solely to acquire, improve, and maintain parks; and shall all such sales an duse tax revenues be collected, retained, and spent as a voter-approved revenue change under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law?

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

2023 Ballot Language: With no increase in any district tax, shall the district’s existing ad valorem property tax mill levy imposed at a rate not to exceed 1.85 mills approved by the district’s voters in 2013 be extended for ten years for the purpose of paying the costs of providing a regional transportation district Eco Pass to all district residents; shall the revenues and the earnings on the investment of the proceeds of such tax constitute a voter-approved revenue change and an exception to the limitations set forth in Section 29-1-301 of the Colorado revised statues; and shall the district be authorized to administer an Eco Pass Program for non-resident employees of employers operating within the district without collecting additional revenues from district residents; all in accordance with the board of the Boulder County Nederland Eco Pass Public improvement district’s resolution N23-001?

As per BCDP Bylaws, in order to provide ballot measure recommendations, the Executive Committee will engage in a two-part voting process: The first vote will consider establishing a position on the measure. The motion shall be “Shall we take a position on this measure?” If the motion fails to get a simple majority, then BCDP shall publish that it takes no position on this measure. If the motion passes with a simple majority then a second vote shall be taken. The second vote will consider supporting or opposing the ballot measure. Any member may request a straw poll prior to the formal vote. There are three possible outcomes of a formal vote: (1) A super majority vote for passing the motion results in a position of support for the ballot measure, (2) A super majority vote against passing the motion results in a position of opposition to the measure, (3) a simple majority vote in either direction or a tie results in no position being taken on the measure by BCDP.

2023 Ballot Language: Without raising additional taxes, shall the mill levy North Metro Fire Rescue District currently has in place for retiring debt service be extended for the purpose of keeping residents safe by funding necessary fire, emergency, medical and other operational costs, and capital improvements, which will, among other things:

• attract, train, and retain quality firefighters and paramedics;
• provide rapid emergency medical and fire response throughout the community;
• protect the health and safety of firefighters and paramedics and enhance emergency medical care by replacing and updating essential equipment; and
• strengthen local wildfire response by ensuring there are adequate emergency vehicles and necessary equipment;

and with the extended tax rate to be authorized at 1.4 mills without limiting its duration for deposit into the district’s general fund, and to constitute a voter-approved revenue change under Article X, Section 20 of the state constitution and an exception to the limitations set forth in section 29-1-301 of the Colorado revised statutes, and any other law?