Front Range Passenger Rail District Ballot Issue 7A: Colorado Connector Rail Sales Tax
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Infrastructure
Adds a 0.333% sales tax with no end date, about $295 million a year, and lets the rail district borrow $580 million to build and run the Colorado Connector train from Pueblo to Fort Collins. Shoppers in 31 cities would pay 33 cents more per $100; food, gasoline, home energy, and medicine are exempt.
Proposed by: Front Range Passenger Rail District Board of Directors (Resolution 2026-32)
The district's board, which plans train service along the Front Range, approved it Aug. 28, 2026. Colorado law says voters must approve any new tax.
Source: frprdistrict.com
A YES vote means
The district adds a 0.333% sales tax with no end date, about 33 cents on a $100 purchase, and borrows $580 million ($785 million with interest) to build and run the Colorado Connector train.
A NO vote means
No rail sales tax is added and the district does not borrow the $580 million, so the Colorado Connector does not get this money to build and run the train.
Sources: content.leg.colorado.gov · frprdistrict.com
Sources: denvergov.org · assets.bouldercounty.gov