Tag: ballot question
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Citizen-backed Colorado Springs recreational marijuana sales question likely headed for the ballot
Colorado Springs residents are likely to see a question asking them to legalize recreational marijuana sales on the November ballot. Responsible Rec for Colorado Springs, a local group that advocates the legalization of recreational marijuana sales, submitted about 3,400 petition signatures above the minimum needed to place a question on the ballot that seeks voter…
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Old Colorado City special taxing district question headed for November ballot
An overarching vision to revitalize Old Colorado City, which supporters say would create new entrepreneurial opportunities and establish consolidated leadership that would better guide rejuvenation efforts, is on its way for voters to decide this fall. The Colorado Springs City Council voted for the first time Tuesday, 8-1, to determine if it is necessary to…
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Voters could decide to create Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority
Old Colorado City residents, property owners and businesses may get to vote this fall to create a new special district proponents say would help revitalize and enliven the historic neighborhood on the far western edge of Colorado Springs. Neighborhood stakeholders want to celebrate Old Colorado City and its historic main street; make it a destination…
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Voters could decide to create Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority
Old Colorado City residents, property owners and businesses may get to vote this fall to create a new special district proponents say would help revitalize and enliven the historic neighborhood on the far western edge of Colorado Springs. Neighborhood stakeholders want to celebrate Old Colorado City and its historic main street; make it a destination…
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Colorado Springs to ask voters to lift word limit on tax questions
Colorado Springs residents will be asked during the April election to lift a 30-word limit on ballot questions focused on tax increases and bonded debt, a request that evolved out of a push to increase a dedicated sales tax for parks, trails and open spaces. Colorado Springs City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to place a…