The state’s 1,663 metropolitan (metro) districts have a combined debt of over $19 billion, all of which is a financial obligation on those living within the borders of these special taxing entities.
“Almost all the infrastructure is in place for them and we want them to help pay the bonds for the infrastructure they are going to use”
“I cannot be a citizen legislator and abide by the court’s ruling,” Leonard said. “I’ve got to do one or the other. The judge said he thought it was a good faith decision to become a legislator, but that it was financially imprudent.”
“Our constitution is pretty clear,” Rep. Tim Leonard (R-Jefferson) said. “We need to be a single-subject bill. I would suggest we are creating a dangerous precedent here that incorporates so many things to make so many people happy.”
“It’s our job; it’s what we’re supposed to do. There’s money there to be found. The state of Colorado has to have some skin in the game. We have to have some money come from the general fund.” Sen. John Cooke, (R-Greeley).
Our Colorado State Budget has grown $1,000,000,000 each year for the past 9 years.
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