Jeffco LWV to discuss ballot issues, income inequality Oct 13 Public Mtg

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Sept. 25, 2015
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Jeffco LWV to discuss ballot issues, income inequality

November ballot issue pros and cons plus a follow-up on an income inequality study are on the agenda for the 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Jeffco League of Women Voters unit meeting for the Evergreen-Foothills area at the Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Rd., Golden 80401. Call Janet at 303-674-7755 for information. All are welcome. An evening meeting is also available for those who work. Call Lucinda at 720-254-5741 for details.

November ballot issues include Proposition BB, the Library Mill Levy and local ballot issues. Proposition BB, if passed, allows the state to keep the tax revenue from the sale of marijuana that otherwise would be refunded for exceeding limitations under TABOR. It would allow Colorado to spend the tax revenue to provide $40 million for public school construction and other needs, rather than refunding it to marijuana businesses and other marijuana-related education and public programs.

The Library Mill Levy is a ballot initiative that would increase the maximum mill levy for the Jefferson County Library from 3.5 to 4.5 mills in order to restore the level of library services, such as hours, materials and updated technology. A sample ballot will be distributed to explain how to cast a vote in regard to the school board recall and candidates. The second part of the meeting will be a follow-up on the Income Inequality meetings held last February. Members will review and vote on a proposed concurrence statement.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that neither supports nor opposes candidates from any party. The League’s mission is to promote informed and active participation in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy after consideration by its members. To learn more about the League, visit www.lwvjeffco.org .

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