Special district

HB25-1211: A developer giveaway disguised as water conservation?

Framed as a water conservation bill, HB25-1211 passed the Colorado House on March 17, with unanimous Republican opposition and four Democrats voting against it. Despite its stated goal of ensuring fairness in water tap fees, critics argue the bill primarily benefits developers over homeowners, forcing local water districts to subsidize high-density developments while shifting costs to existing ratepayers.ā€‹

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Taxed and voiceless: How a debt trap turned Meadows Metro District residents into an ATM for bondholders

Imagine paying a $200 tax each month for a community infrastructure project that was completed decades ago. To add insult to injury, consider being told that youā€™ll continue doing so for 100 years.

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