General Election 2020 In Littleton: Ballot Measures Overview

Littleton CO

16 October, 2020

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LITTLETON, CO — The Nov. 3 election is fast approaching and Littleton voters will decide the outcomes of two local ballot measures. In addition to statewide ballot questions, Littleton voters will decide whether their mayor should be directly elected by residents and whether medical marijuana centers in the city should be allowed to sell retail marijuana. Ballot question 3A Shall there be an amendment to Littleton City Charter Sections 19, 22, and 24 requiring the Mayor and City Council positions to be elected by the voters for 4-year terms? ___ Yes___ No Littleton's mayor is elected by council, but should voters make that decision directly? Among Colorado's largest cities, only Littleton, Englewood and Grand Junction's mayors are elected by their councils. If approved, Littleton voters would directly elect their mayor, starting in 2021. A council member with remaining years on their term would be required to give up their seat to run for mayor. The direct-elect mayor position would have a four-year term — replacing the two-year runner-up at large seat. >> Read the full notice of election here. Don't miss the latest news updates in Littleton: Free Littleton Patch Newsletters and Email Alerts | Facebook | Twitter Ballot question No. 300: Shall existing medical marijuana center licensees in the City of Littleton be permitted to sell retail marijuana on and after January 1, 2021? ___ Yes___ No If this measure is approved, the city's medical marijuana centers would be allowed to sell retail marijuana. A citizen initiative gathered enough signatures for the question to qualify for the Nov. 3 ballot. The city code currently allows four medical marijuana licenses. If the measure is approved, 7.5 percent of the sales tax on the retail marijuana would go to the city. Tax revenues could range from $935,000 to over $1,500,000, depending on several factors, according to petitioners. Read also: Littleton General Election 2020 Voter Guide Statewide Ballot Measures Amendment B - If adopted, assessment rates for all property types will remain the same as they are now; projected future decreases in the residential assessment rate will not be required; and any future increases in assessment rates would require a vote of the people.Amendment C - Should the Colorado constitution be amended to allow nonprofits to hire charitable gaming employees?Amendment 76 - This measure would limit voting in Colorado elections to United States citizens 18 years or older. It would exclude 17-year-olds who are currently allowed to vote in primary elections.Amendment 77 - This casino measure would allow voters in several Colorado cities to decide whether new games should be permitted and bet limits should be altered.Proposition EE - Should state taxes be increased on nicotine liquids used in e-cigarettes and other vaping products?Proposition 113 - Should the legislature pass a bill joining Colorado with other states that are calling for the president to be elected by popular vote, rather than the Electoral College?Proposition 114 - Should gray wolves be reintroduced into ColoradoProposition 115 - Should abortions be prohibited at 22 weeks and should those who perform abortions after this stage be fined and handed a misdemeanor?Proposition 116 - Proposes to reduce the state income tax rate from 4.63 percent to 4.55 percent beginning with tax year 2020.Proposition 117 - Proposes that voter approval be required for the creation of any new fee-based enterprise that is expected to generate $100 million or more in revenue during its first five years of operation.Proposition 118 - This measure would create a state-run paid leave insurance benefit program for Colorado.More information about the Nov. 3 election: Arapahoe CountyJefferson CountyDouglas County