HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05 Opposing Passage of Constitutional Tax Amendments 7 and 12RESOLL~ITION
OPPOSING PASSAGE OF CONSTITUTIONAL TAX
AMENDMENTS 7 AND 12.
WHEREAS, there will appear on the November 7, 1972, general
election ballot proposed Constitutional Amendments 7 and 12; and
WHEREAS, local afPicials have long supported and worked For
constitutional revision and modernization to enable local governments to
meet community needs and 20th century problems; and
WHEREAS, local government was modernized and home rule seiF-
determination for municipalities was strengthened by passage in 1970 of
Constitutional Amendment Three; and
WHEREAS, adoption of either Amendment 7 or 12 would:
i , impair local authority to raise necessary revenues to
finance local services and programs,
2. limit cherished municipal hams rule powers granted by
Article XX of the Colorado Constitution,
3. encourage encroachment by the General Assembly and
State of Colorado on revenue sources relied upon by local
governments,
4. risk Fiscal or legislative chaos in the allocation of
restricted property tax revenues among counties, munici-
palities and special districts,
6. impose inflexible tax Formulas in the Colorado Constitution,
6. inadequately provide For revenues to replace those eliminated
by the Amendments, and
7. result in major tax shifts and altered tax burdens for
Colorado taxpayers .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF VAI L, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
1 . That the Town aF Vail goes on public record as opposing adoption
of Constitutional Amendments 7 and 12;
2. That the Town of Vail urges its citizens to become acquainted
with and vote No on Amendments 7 and 12;
3. That a copy of this Resolution be mailed to the Colorado
Municipal League oFFice.
1972.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October,
ATTEST:
Mayor '
Town clerk
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