Lafayette extension of expiring property tax for Lamont Does Park
Lafayette · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
WITHOUT IMPOSING A NEW TAX, SHALL THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE BE AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND AN EXPIRING PROPERTY TAX IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $713,000 ANNUALLY (TOTAL ANNUAL REVENUE COLLECTION FOR THE CITY), WHICH PROPERTY TAX INCREASE WAS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS IN 2014 AND IS SET TO EXPIRE IN DECEMBER 2026, SUCH TAX TO BE EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2046, WITH SUCH REVENUE TO BE USED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO, AND THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF, LAMONT DOES PARK AND RELATED FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF ANY ANNUALLY APPROPRIATED OBLIGATION FOR SUCH PURPOSES, AND FOR OTHER CITY PURPOSES RELATED THERETO, AND SHALL SUCH RESULTING REVENUE CONSTITUTE A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE AND/OR SPENDING CHANGE AND BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE CITY WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY SPENDING, REVENUE RAISING OR OTHER LIMITATION CONTAINED WITHIN ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, OR ANY OTHER LAW?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Lafayette Ballot Issue 2A would extend a property tax that voters approved in 2014 and that is set to expire in December 2026. The measure would continue the tax through December 31, 2046, collecting up to $713,000 a year. The money would pay for capital improvements, operation, and maintenance of Lamont Does Park and related facilities, plus other related city purposes. The measure says it does not impose a new tax. A YES vote extends this tax. A NO vote lets it expire at the end of 2026.
Official ballot arguments
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