2024 General Election
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce has made it a priority to be the lead “voice of business” articulating the perspective of business and ensuring public officials and residents understand the importance of a thriving business community to community quality of life and the impact of the business environment on business location decisions. We are working to Advance a Business-Friendly Environment and elections are important to that effort. To assist business owners, employees and residents in making informed voting decisions, we provide a number of election resources including recommended positions and links to other resources.
The November 2024 ballot will include 14 state issues. Of that total, seven propose changes to the Colorado Constitution which require a 55% approval rate to become law (denoted as “Amendment”). The balance of items propose changes to state statute which require a simple majority.
In addition to the 14 state issues, the Fort Collins City Council has placed four items on the November 5, 2024 ballot: Renewal of City of Fort Collins Streets Maintenance Tax, City-Initiated Charter Amendment No. 1 related to the Municipal Election Code, City-Initiated Charter Amendment No. 2 related to the Recall Election Code and City-Initiated Charter Amendment No. 3 also related to the Recall Election Code. Three of the issues would change our City Charter while the Streets Maintenance Sales and Use Tax would be a renewal of a long standing resource in our community.
Larimer County and Poudre School District have also placed items on the November 5, 2024 ballot that will impact our community. Larimer County is requesting a .15% Sales and Use Tax to fund regional transportation projects while PSD is seeking a Debt-Free Mill Levy Override that would generate $49M a year for the district.
After in-depth review by staff, the Local Legislative Affairs Committee (LLAC), the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance (NCLA) and the Board, the Fort Collins Area Chamber has elected to take the following positions on issues:
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If you’re interested in learning more about the Chamber’s political program or for more information about joining the Election Committee, contact Chamber President and CEO Ann Hutchison at [email protected] or (970) 482-3746.
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Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce Position Summary
For the Election November 5, 2024
| Ballot Issue | Issue Title | Chamber Position | |
| Colorado Amendment G |
Modify Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities | No Position | |
| Colorado Amendment H |
Judicial Discipline Procedures and Confidentiality | No Position | |
| Colorado Amendment I |
Constitutional Bail Exception for First-Degree Murder | No Position | |
| Colorado Amendment J |
Repealing the Definition of Marriage in the Constitution | No Position | |
| Colorado Amendment K |
Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines | No Position | |
| Colorado Amendment 79 |
Constitutional Right to Abortion | No Position | |
| Colorado Amendment 80 |
Constitutional Right to School Choice | No Position | |
| Colorado Proposition JJ |
Retain Additional Sports Betting Tax Revenue |
Support | |
| Colorado Proposition KK |
Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax | No Position | |
| ColoradoProposition 127 | Prohibit Bobcat, Lynx, and Mountain Lion Hunting | No Position | |
| ColoradoProposition 128 | Parole Eligibility for Crimes of Violence | No Position | |
| Colorado Proposition 129 |
Establishing Veterinary Professional Associate | No Position | |
| ColoradoProposition 130 | Funding for Law Enforcement | No Position | |
| ColoradoProposition 131 | Establish All-Candidate Primary and Ranked Choice Voting General Election | No Position | |
| Larimer County Ballot Issue 1A |
Larimer County Roadway Tax –Chamber Support Statement | Support | |
| City of Fort Collins Ballot Issue 2A |
Renewal of City of Fort Collins Streets Maintenance Sales and Use Tax – Chamber Support Statement | Support | |
| City of Fort Collins Ballot Issue 2B |
City-Initiated Charter Amendment No. 1 – Municipal Election Code | No Position | |
| City of Fort Collins Ballot Question 2C | City-Initiated Charter Amendment No. 2 – Recall Election Code | No Position | |
| City of Fort Collins Ballot Issue 2C |
City-Initiated Charter Amendment No. 3 – Recall Election Code | No Position | |
| Poudre School District Ballot Issue 4A | Poudre School District Debt-Free Mill Levy Override | No Position |
To dive deeper into the various issues, check out our CIVIC Conversation To-Go Packet: Click Here
Resources:
Larimer County Election Page: https://www.larimer.gov/clerk/elections/current-elections/2024
City of Fort Collins Election Page: https://www.fcgov.com/elections/
State of Colorado Blue Book: https://leg.colorado.gov/content/initiatives/initiatives-blue-book-overview/ballot-information-booklet-blue-book
Ballots will be mailed the week of October 15, 2024
If you haven’t already done so, please take the time to vote. Voting is a unique privilege that we have here in the United States and your vote can impact your local community.
REMINDER: Completed ballots are due in the Office of the Clerk & Recorder of Larimer County no later than 7:00 pm on November 5, 2024
Please note: The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to provide education, information and analysis of local issues and candidates specifically for its members. The opinions expressed in this website are meant to give Chamber members a perspective that advocates for the business community and the city’s overall quality of life, and to give members insight into the potential impacts of local issues and candidates.