Author: Michael Fields
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PERSPECTIVE: Our TABOR — our refunds | Michael Fields
If you had hoped that liberal legislators had an honest change of heart regarding Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), I’m sorry to be the one to disappoint you. Two months ago, our Facebook feeds, television news programs, and cellphones were littered with advertisements from liberal candidates championing the $750 checks that were sent to…
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GUEST COLUMN: Policy lessons I learned — from Dad
Last year, my dad passed away after a 20-month battle with brain cancer. As tough as it was, our family felt fortunate because we got to spend a lot of quality time with him while he lived with us during his treatment. While I think about him a lot on a person level, I also…
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PERSPECTIVE: Vote Yes on Prop 120, defend the rights of all Coloradans
“A citizen’s right to initiate a measure for the ballot is sacrosanct. … Direct democracy is a key feature of Colorado’s political framework — a framework that was in large measure shaped by the citizens of the state — and one that I will always champion and protect as governor of Colorado.” — Gov. Jared…
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COLUMN: It’s time for Colorado to cut property taxes
We recently turned in over 190,000 signatures (124,632 valid signatures are required) to put Initiative 27 on this November’s ballot. This ballot measure would cut property taxes by 9%, while also allowing the state to keep an extra $25 million per year to help fund the Homestead Tax Exemption for seniors and disabled veterans. As…
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POINT | Let voters decide on new state ‘fees’
The cost of living in Colorado is on the rise. Not only are health care and housing costs more expensive, but taxes and fees are also contributing to this spike in expenses. On top of that, we now find ourselves in the midst of a recession. In order for our economy to fully recover, we’ll…