By Marissa Ventrelli | Colorado Politics
The City of Englewood is facing criticism over a possible campaign law violation after using taxpayer dollars to purchase lawn signs advocating for the passage of one of its ballot measures.
According to Colorado Community Media, the signs, encouraging voters to approve an over $40 million bond measure for the city’s parks, were purchased on July 1, before the city council officially voted to put the question on the ballot for residents.
About $2,000 in taxpayer funds was used to purchase 250 lawn signs, which read, “Yes to Parks & Recreation – Support Englewood’s Parks & Recreation Bond.” The signs do not disclose their funding source, another potential violation under Colorado’s Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA).