Democrats realized that if they call something a “fee” instead of a “tax” they can evade TABOR and raise revenue without ever having to ask voters.
But even trying to lower taxes to return what was taken shows the systemic oppression against taxpayers.
“This is our response to them. We’re just going to keep putting things back to where they were.” — Michael Fields, executive director, Colorado Rising Action
Democrats must ask themselves: Am I comfortable with funding the state’s transportation priorities on the backs of Colorado’s poorest residents?
If the legislature arrogantly passes this bill, it will certainly result in a follow-up citizens’ initiative to Prop 117 requiring voter consent for raising existing “fees.”
We strengthened TABOR and PERMANENTLY lowered taxes during a blue-wave state election.
In an election where Colorado voters went a deep shade of blue on candidate races, they also said yes to a state income tax rate reduction, as well as assigned themselves the right to final say over big new state fees at the ballot box.
Whether something is labeled a “tax” or a “fee,” it still comes out of our pockets. With the “Vote on Fees” Initiative, all we want to do is leave it up to the voters to decide.
“I’m just Jared Polis’ faithful foot soldier. He campaigned that he wanted a flat rate reduction in taxes. We’re doing just that for him.” — Jon Caldara.
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