THE FISCAL VOTER
CFI’s ballot measure resource hub.
In November, Colorado voters will have the opportunity to determine government revenue and tax policies that will affect the well-being of individuals in both urban and rural areas of the state. This is a significant responsibility, and we aim to provide you with all the necessary information to comprehend these matters and make decisions that serve the best interests of your community.
This is CFI’s one-stop shop for voter resources and ballot measure information. Whether you are looking for voter protection resources, overviews of the ballot measures, or in-depth reports on their implications, you can find all of CFI’s ballot publications here.
Want more? We’ll come to you! Reach out to schneider@coloradofiscal.org to set up a CFI presentation at a time that works for you.
Key Dates
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October 11 |
Ballots begin to be mailed to voters. |
| October 21 | Voter Service Centers begin to open. Ballot drop boxes are open 24 hours a day until 7 p.m. on Election Day. |
| October 28 | Mail your ballot by the 28th if voting by mail. After the 28th, drop your ballot in a dropbox to ensure it is counted. Deadline to register to vote to receive your ballot in the mail. |
| November 5 | ELECTION DAY! Register to vote, turn in your ballot, receive a replacement ballot, or vote in person until 7 p.m. |
Fact Sheets
During this election, voters in Colorado’s rural communities have the opportunity to unite and strengthen our communities, regardless of their individual backgrounds. Alternatively, they can allow a privileged few to thrive at the expense of many. State budget and tax policies play a crucial role in building a robust local economy. Make sure to gather the facts on important statewide fiscal policy measures that will appear on your ballot.
Download free, non-partisan, fact sheets regarding significant statewide fiscal ballot questions to engage with individuals and families in your community.
Amendment 80 |
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| Download the Amendment 80 Fact Sheet (English) | Amendment 80 Fact Sheet (Spanish) |
Proposition 128 |
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| Download the Prop. 128 Fact Sheet (English) | Download the Prop. 128 Fact Sheet (Spanish) |
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| Download the Prop. 128 Fiscal Impact Brief (English) | Download the Prop. 128 Fiscal Impact Brief (Spanish) |
Proposition 130 |
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| Download the Prop. 130 Fact Sheet (English) | Download the Prop. 130 Fact Sheet (Spanish) |
Measure 7A |
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| Download the Measure 7A Fact Sheet (English) | Download the Measure 7A Fact Sheet (Spanish) |
Publications
Access complimentary non-partisan fiscal analyses regarding significant statewide propositions that may influence the state budget.
- Blog Post | Proposition 130: Colorado Should Not Invest $350 Million More in Policing
- Blog Post | Property Tax Panic: What to Expect from the Special Session on Initiative 50, 108 and HB24B-1001 (233-A)
- Blog Post | CFI’s HB24B-1001 Summary and Analysis
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| Proposition 128 Fiscal Impact Full Report (English) | Amendment 80 Full Brief (English) |
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| No on 80 Infographic (English) |
Special Session
On Aug. 26, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis convened a special session with Colorado lawmakers at the capitol to address property taxes, aiming to implement tax cuts to prevent two proposed ballot measures that would have significantly reduced property tax revenues. Local governments and public service providers expressed concerns over potential funding impacts. An agreement was reached and on Sept. 4, proponents of initiatives 50 and 108 withdrew them from the 2024 ballot, ensuring they will not appear in the November General Election.
Read our nonpartisan fiscal analyses explaining why these measures were deemed unsuitable for Colorado.
- CFI’s HB24B-1001 Summary and Analysis // BLOG
- Property Tax Panic: What to Expect from the Special Session on Initiatives 50, 108, and HB24B-1001 // BLOG
Initiatives 50 & 180 (Withdrawn with the signing of HB24B-1001) |
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| Download the Initiative 50 Fact Sheet (English) | Download the Initiative 50 Fact Sheet (Spanish) |
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| Download the Initiative 108 Fact Sheet (English) | Download the Initiative 108 Fact Sheet (Spanish) |
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The History of Property Taxes in Colorado (Watch) Learn how property taxes work, what they fund, and why they seem so high lately – even though elected officials keep telling us they cut them. |
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Voter Resources
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You can register to vote in Colorado all the way up to and on Election Day. Register online, check or update your registration, and find a polling place at Go Vote Colorado. |
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Visit Just Vote Colorado to find answers to frequently asked questions, learn about your voting rights and more. Call the Election Protection hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) or NALEO’s Spanish-speaking voter hotline (888-VE-Y-VOTA) for additional assistance or to report issues. Help is available in 11 languages including ASL. Just Vote Colorado Election Protection is a non-partisan voter assistance project and is not affiliated with or promoting any party, candidate, or ballot issue. |
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See our nonpartisan, objective ballot education resource, Count Me In! for reliable, plain-language information on every measure on the ballot. Count Me In is a robust civic engagement effort that partners with communities across the state to share resources on the decisions they will see on their ballots. Our focus is to spark community conversations about the power we have to influence the public investments that shape our communities. |
More questions? Reach out to Caitlin Schneider, schneider@coloradofiscal.org, for research requests or to schedule a presentation.
