Students head into Newlon Elementary School to begin the 2026–27 Denver Public Schools school year on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)Colorado’s 3 largest school districts join more than a dozen others putting local property tax increases on the ballot for operating costs.
DPS wants $44 million mill levy override
Douglas $54 million
Jefferson $133 million
The funding is primarily for teachers’ salaries and other programs and services.
Jessica Seaman reports in the Denver Post about the school district requests and the obstacles they face. Political consultant Steve Welchert believes the measures must deal with a flat economy and a crowded ballot.
Also, along with a myriad of local tax measures, several statewide tax propositions attempt to raise revenue for K-12 education (Prop 195, NN). However, I pointed out that in spite of challenges, Colorado voters have been generous to schools and teachers in recent years.
“Affordability is the No. 1 issue politicians are talking about this election, but Coloradans historically tend to support increasing tax revenue for schools,” pollster Floyd Ciruli said.
“The public tends to be fairly generous with teachers and education – continuing to value it and continuing to increase the property tax load,” he said.
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