Schumann: Understanding special districts. Where your tax dollars meet local decisions and why you should care
By Jen Schumann | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
Coloradans, on average, will pay $540,680 in taxes over their lifetime.
Many politicians promise to limit taxes once elected. President Trump believes there is a way the U.S. can abolish federal taxes.
Let's say the second Trump Administration does fix the $36 trillion national debt crisis, growing by $268 million each hour, and cuts federal taxes. There will still be state and local taxes to pay.
Many local leaders elected through special district elections will set county and city tax rates. They make decisions on how to spend taxpayer dollars, having a huge impact on residents' lives.
In Colorado, there are more than 3,000 special districts.
Special district elections in Colorado have low voter turnout. But...