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.
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.
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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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.