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Dedicated Sales Tax for Public Safety

Unofficial result: Failed

Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com

Aurora city, Colorado
My vote power: High

What does this measure do?

Supports: Public Infrastructure, Public Safety and Crime Control

Opposes: Cost of Living Reduction, Government Spending Reduction

Aurora would add a 0.064% sales tax, about 6 cents on a $100 purchase, from 2027 through 2057 for police, fire, and 911 facilities, and could borrow $53 million against it. You would pay slightly more on purchases in Aurora for 31 years.

More about this measure

Proposed by: Aurora City Council (Ordinance No. 2026-29)

Aurora's elected city council voted to put this new sales tax on the ballot. Colorado law says voters must approve any new tax.

Source: auroragov.org

A YES vote means

Aurora adds the tax for 31 years, spends it on police, fire, and 911 facilities, and can borrow up to $53 million against it.

A NO vote means

Aurora would not add this tax, borrow this money, or fund these projects.

No financial records found for this ballot measure.