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On Friday, October 11, 2024, Colorado ballot issues will be examined by a panel of media and political experts hosted by CU Denver School of Public Affairs from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Pollster and Senior Fellow, Floyd Ciruli, will moderate this panel.
Direct democracy is appealing to some voters who believe there are problems legislators don’t address and a ballot initiative can be a solution. But many are concerned by the volume and complexity of the proposals, and 2024 is an example of the issue. Fourteen propositions crowd the ballot ranging from animal rights to guns and from abortion to criminal justice and education. Some, if passed, represent significant changes to public policy which is not necessarily evident in the ballot wording.
Crime & justice
• Change judicial procedures
• Restrict bail for murder
• Narrow parole for violent crime
• Fund law enforcement
• Tax firearms and ammunition
Animals
• Ban mountain lion, bobcat, lynx hunting
• Add veterinary associates
Elections
• Create all candidate open primary - ranked
choice voting
School policy
• Add right to school choice
Marriage / abortion
• Repeal marriage definition
• Add right to abortion and funding
Miscellaneous
• Change initiative deadlines
• Change property tax for disabled veterans
• Increase sports betting revenues for water projects
Check out the CU Denver School of Public Affairs’ website for more information and register today to attend panel here.
The Colorado Ballot: Seismic Decisions
October 11, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
1380 Lawrence St., Suite 200, Denver, Colorado
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