Jefferson County School District R-1 Ballot Issue 5A: Teacher Pay and Career Training Property Tax
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality
Jeffco Public Schools would raise school property taxes by $73 million in the first year for teacher and staff pay and career training. Property owners would pay more starting in 2027, with future revenue allowed to rise within state limits.
Proposed by: Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education (resolution of Aug. 20, 2026)
The district's elected school board approved it Aug. 20, 2026. Colorado law says voters must approve a property tax increase.
Source: jeffcopublicschools.org
A YES vote means
Allow Jeffco schools to collect $73 million more in the first year through property taxes for staff pay and career or technical education, with later revenue subject to state limits.
A NO vote means
Do not approve the proposed $73 million first-year school property tax increase or its funding for staff pay and career training.
Source: jeffco.us