HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-23 Opposition to Proposition 10, Concerning the Requirement that all new or Increased Taxes be Approved by a Majority of the Registered ElectorsRESOLUTION NO. ~ 3
Series of 1976
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE TOWN
COUNCIL'S OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION
10, CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENT THAT
ALL NEW OR INCREASED TAXES BE APPROVED
BY A MAJORITY OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS
WHEREAS, Proposition 1Q amends the Constitution
of the State of Colorado to require all new or increased
taxes of State or local government be approved by a majority
of the registered electors;
WHEREAS, Proposition 14 significantly alters the
representative form of government which is a fundamental part
of the American system of self-government;
WHEREAS, the amendment defines tax so broadly as to
possibly include non-tax items, such as users' fees and charges
necessary to offset operating expenses for various government
services;
WHEREAS, the requirement of an additional step prior
to the power to tax would hamper the ability of the Town to
provide necessary services and improvements for its citizens
and to fulfil its obligations;
WHEREAS, the election requirement of Proposition 10
imposes unnecessary financial and administrative costs on the
Town which the taxpayers ultimately must pay;
WHEREAS, Proposition lU may require an annual election
on taxes which are reimposed each year; and
WHEREAS, it is unclear whether the election require-
ment applies to increases in the tax levy, tax revenues or
bath;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
1) It is the opinion of the Town Council that
Proposition 10 is detrimental to the citizens of the Town of
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Vail, and it is therefore i.n opposition to said proposition
and urges its defeat on November 2, 1976.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND APPROVED THIS 19th day of
October, 1976.
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