Local measure · El Paso County
Elbert Fire Protection District 7BElbert fire stations funding through 2051
In plain words
- $497,646 in 2027 and annually through 2051 for designing, building and equipping new fire stations.
- Waives the 5.25% property tax limit on all future district taxes.
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What your vote means
YES
Approves the tax and waiver.
NO
No tax or waiver.
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Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- TABOR notice comment: current Station 1 is sinking and a southeast station is needed for growth. source: epc-assets.elpasoco.com
Why opponents object
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Elbert Fire Protection District Ballot Issue 7B
SHALL ELBERT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TAXES BE INCREASED $497,646 IN COLLECTION YEAR 2027 AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER UNTIL COLLECTION YEAR 2051, WITH SUCH REVENUE DEDICATED TO THE COSTS OF DESIGNING, ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, COMPLETING, EQUIPPING AND FINANCING NEW FIRE STATIONS; AND SHALL THE 5.25% PROPERTY TAX LIMIT BE WAIVED ON ALL DISTRICT TAXES IN ALL FUTURE YEARS?
- YES / FOR
- NO / AGAINST
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