Local measure · Douglas County
City of Castle Pines 301Voter ratification of annexations over 20 acres within 180 days
In plain words
- Companion citizen-petition charter amendment: requires voter ratification of any over-20-acre annexation completed within 180 days of the measure taking effect.
- Allows council to repeal the provision if no such annexation occurs (per sample ballot summary).
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What your vote means
YES
Applies voter-ratification requirement to annexations in the 180-day window.
NO
No retroactive voter-ratification requirement.
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Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Supporters want voters to approve large annexations (Colorado Politics). source: coloradopolitics.com
Why opponents object
- Council and others say the existing annexation policy is adequate (Colorado Politics). source: coloradopolitics.com
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City of Castle Pines Ballot Question 301
Should the City of Castle Pines Home Rule Charter be amended to include the following provision: Any parcel over 20 acres owned or controlled by a single owner or ownership group annexed within 180 days of the effective date of this section shall be referred for ratification at an election of the registered electors of the City of Castle Pines, Colorado, and if no such annexation occurs within such 180-day period, this section may be repealed by Council ordinance without a vote of the registered electors of the City of Castle Pines, Colorado?
- YES
- NO
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