Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District releases special election results on tax hike, tax cap change and board members

Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District releases special election results on tax hike, tax cap change and board members

The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District held a special election May 6 to fill four board of director seats and propose two funding-related ballot measures. The measures looked to increase the mill levy from 9 to 13 mills and waive a state-imposed 5.25% property tax limit. District officials say a Colorado state bill that lowers residential assessment rates and caps revenue increases to lower property taxes could affect the district’s fund…