Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Bond issue on November ballot? Here's an update about the proposed bond issue for Denver's November ballot from the Rocky Mountain News. They write: Denver voters have a reputation for being generous at the ballot box. Still, persuading them to raise property taxes to pay for an unprecedented $631 million in infrastructure improvements and new projects could be tough. But placing the question or questions on the November ballot can only help, observers say. No statewide tax initiative is expected on the ballot, which means Denver's proposal would have nothing to compete with. In addition, November is a school board election, which tend to draw low voter turnout. "People who ballot shop as it were, shop for a low turnout election," said Susan Rogers, one of three election commissioners. Category: Denver November 2007 Election 7:07:16 AM

Denver Election Commission: Mail-in ballot for November election The Denver Election Commission has decided on a all mail-in ballot in November, according to the Denver Post. This is really a paper ballot with a verifiable audit trail. From the article: The Denver Election Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to implement mail-in ballots for the November election. Stephanie O'Malley, who was elected clerk and recorder in May, said her office would not be prepared for a precinct or vote-center election by November, citing among other reasons time needed to transition from the three-member election commission. In January, the commission was voted out in favor of an elected clerk and recorder, and Tuesday was the commission's last scheduled meeting. An operational audit of the commission, which will become the elections division of the clerk and recorder's office, is being planned. Category: Denver November 2007 Election 7:00:00 AM

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