Referendums C and D
Referendums C and D have the potential to polarize Christians, according to the Denver Post [September 20, 2005, "Faithful take sides on C and D: Better to give or receive?"]. From the article, "Christian leaders are lining up on both sides of the proposal to suspend the Colorado Taxpayer's Bill of Rights. And on both sides, they are citing Scripture. Supporters see the idea of withholding TABOR refunds for five years and increasing the base from which future taxes are calculated as an answer to the Christian imperative for good works. Without more tax revenue, the state can't afford to help people, they say. Opponents see it as an assault on family values. Without tax refunds, people can't afford to take care of their families and communities on their own, they say."
State Representative Bernie Buescher and Marc Holtzman debated Referendum C yesterday at Mesa State College, according to the Denver Post [September 20, 2005, "Effect of TABOR tweaking on higher ed is debated"]. From the article, "The author of one of November's budget referendums and Republican gubernatorial candidate Marc Holtzman crossed swords Monday over what the election's outcome will mean to the future of higher education in Colorado. Democratic Rep. Bernie Buescher of Grand Junction, who authored Referendum D, argued that passage of Referendum C is vital to keeping state tuition affordable. Holtzman said the state's colleges and universities would be fine without November's budget measures. He said supporters were 'trying to suggest scare tactics.'"
Here's the coverage from the Rocky Mountain News [Septembr 20, 2005, "Debaters tangle over Refs C, D"].
Also from the Post, Marc Holtzman is under fire for appearing in a TV ad opposing Referendum C [September 20, 2005, "$100,000 question arises in C, D war"]. Coyote Gulch thinks that campaign finance laws always fall short of closing funding loopholes. We also think it's unfair for Bob Beauprez to call foul when he will be running for Governor next year as an incumbent Congressman - a decided advantage.
Here's the coverage from the Rocky Mountain News [September 20, 2005, "Donation raises eyebrows"].
Here's a short roundup about the candidates for Denver School Board from the Rocky Mountain News [September 20, 2005, "DPS staffers endorse candidates"]. From the article, "Coalition members ranked candidates by responses, and the top point-getter for each race won endorsement. Jill Conrad, a doctoral student in educational leadership, was backed for the board's at-large seat. That seat, now held by attorney Les Woodward, has the most competition. Other candidates are architect Brad Buchanan, accountant Dave Lewis and Andrew Karsian, who runs education programs for a local nonprofit. Jeannie Kaplan, whose two children graduated from East High School, was endorsed for District 3, which includes central Denver. Also running for the seat is Matt Webster, chief technology officer for a local tech company. Michelle Moss, who's seeking her second term, was endorsed in District 2, or southwest Denver. Daniel Pierce, a minister, also is campaigning for that seat. Kevin Patterson, also seeking his second term, was the coalition's final pick. He has no competition for the District 4 seat representing northeast Denver. It's uncertain whether the coalition's record will survive after Nov. 1. Candidates they did not select have powerful endorsements of their own."
Category: Denver November 2005 Election
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