New data released by the state’s economists today confirmed that Colorado’s strong economic recovery will allow the state to increase funding for teachers annually by almost $1 billion without any increase in tax rates — if voters approve Initiative 63.
Recently released polling by Magellan Strategies indicates that, if given the opportunity, voters would overwhelmingly approve that ballot measure, which would reallocate already collected income tax revenue to the State Education Fund.
Of course, voters will not have that opportunity, unless Initiative 63 supporters gather enough signatures to put it on the ballot. A grassroots effort is underway to get the required 125,000 signatures and we need your help. If you’d like to make sure voters can harness Colorado’s recovery to attract, retain and better compensate teachers, please sign up to carry a petition and/or make a donation that will enable others to gather signatures.