Colorado Schools Push for Tax Votes | Denver News

This November, Colorado’s biggest school districts are hitting the ballot with mill levy overrides—tax hikes to fund essentials like teacher pay and career programs—as they face a tough sell amid rising costs and crowded ballots. Denver, Douglas County, and Jeffco (which hasn’t asked for a tax increase in eight years) are all seeking billions to plug massive budget gaps, with Jeffco alone requesting $133 million after cutting 139 jobs. With state funding falling short and families feeling squeezed, these overrides may be the lifeline schools need—or the hardest sell yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afc32d36ea052e48