Today I'm asking you to vote NO on four measures that would take Denver in the wrong direction: 2F, 300, 303 and 304.
Dear neighbor,
A couple days ago I urged you to vote YES on Denver ballot measures 2A-E. Today I'm asking you to vote NO on four measures that would take Denver in the wrong direction: 2F, 300, 303 and 304.
If you haven't already turned in your ballot, please don't mail it. It's too late to ensure it will arrive by the 7 p.m. Nov. 2 deadline. Instead, bring your ballot to a 24-hour drop box, voter service center or mobile voting location near you ([link removed]) . We're on pace for record low turnout in Denver, and that means a small but vocal and motivated group of people, backed by the dark money pushing these measures, will have an outsized influence on the direction of our city unless you help us push back by getting your ballot in as soon as possible.
2F, 300, 303 and 304 are bad for Denver, and here's why:
NO on Denver Measure 2F: This measure would make it even more difficult and more expensive to live in Denver. It would limit the number of unrelated people – including adult roommates – who could live together to just two. This proposal would repeal the city’s new group living ordinance, which was developed over three years with significant community input and supported by 11 City Council members and dozens of local community organizations. Let’s not make Denver the most restrictive place to live in Colorado. Vote NO on 2F ([link removed]) .
NO on Denver Initiative 300: This measure would increase Denver’s retail marijuana sales tax rate by 1.5% to fund pandemic research at CU-Denver’s CityCenter. While we continue to grapple with the impacts of COVID-19, adding a cost burden to just Denver voters is unfair. Let’s rely on our national research institutions to do this work and share the responsibility more broadly than just Denver taxpayers. The Denver Post opposes this measure ([link removed]) , as do I. Vote NO on 300.
NO on Denver Initiative 303: While we all wish there were fewer people living in homeless encampments on our streets – and my administration is working tirelessly on this issue – this measure is not the solution. If passed, this measure will surely end up in court, costing untold taxpayer dollars in legal bills and distracting all of us from real solutions that resolve homelessness. Denver City Council is unanimously opposing 303. Vote NO on 303 ([link removed]) .
NO on Denver Initiative 304: This is one of the most destructive ballot measures I’ve ever seen. It would permanently ratchet down the city’s sales tax rate, triggering an immediate cut of up to $80 million from our budget and threatening police and fire protection, park maintenance, street repairs, trash-pickup services, and more. What’s worse, programs previously approved by voters – including our pre-school, college affordability, healthy food for children, climate and homelessness programs – could be cut as well. Denver City Council is unanimously opposing 304. Vote NO on 304 ([link removed]) .
Remember, it’s too late to mail your ballot. Bring it to a 24-hour drop box, voter service center or mobile voting location near you and make your voice count ([link removed]) !
Respectfully,
Michael
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