Colorado Racial Justice Ballot Guide 2021
This Ballot Guide was produced by the Leaders of Color Collaborative (LCC) to inform communities of color about 2021 statewide ballot measures. The LCC is a group of directors of color from 501(c)4 organizations that are involved in voter outreach and have a deep commitment to racial justice.
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Amendment 78: LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY FOR SPENDING STATE MONEY
Requires money received by the state for a particular purpose (like emergency relief funds) to be allocated by the state legislature after a public hearing. This will reduce the government’s response time during a crisis and will jeopardize CO’s competitiveness for grants.
Opposed by: WFP, UNE-A, COLOR AF, Voces Unidas AF, CO Rising
Proposition 119: PRIVATE LEARNING ENRICHMENT REIMBURSEMENTS
Significantly increases the marijuana sales tax and diverts money from public schools to fund reimbursements to families for private out-of-school learning opportunities like tutoring, art & music lessons, and mental health services. These are good services, but public funds should be used to fund public schools that have been gutted of these services. Also, sales taxes hurt low income people the most.
Opposed by: WFP, UNE-A, COLOR AF, Voces Unidas AF, CO Rising
Proposition 120: PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT RATE REDUCTION
Slightly reduces property tax rates on only multifamily housing and lodging properties. This will reduce local government tax revenue by over $50 million annually, limiting critical services like water, transportation, and emergency/fire services.
Opposed by: WFP, UNE-A, COLOR AF, Voces Unidas AF, CO Rising
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