Colorado Education Association’s board of directors voted to unite with the growing, grassroots coalition that will ask Colorado voters for a temporary, modest income and sales tax increase to put badly needed funds back into public school classrooms.
More than 140,000 voters across the state signed petitions to support the Bright Colorado ballot measure, also known as Initiative 25. It will appear on the November election ballot as Proposition 103.
“We’re greatly encouraged to see that so many voters share our view that great economies start with great education,” said CEA President Beverly Ingle. “This wonderful coalition of concerned civic groups, businesses and families is tired of hearing that student growth isn’t a budget priority. We stand with them to remind all Coloradans that the education of our children is the state’s most pressing obligation and most critical investment.
“We commend Senator Rollie Heath for his vision to form a strong and spirited coalition for the benefit of our children. His enthusiastic leadership in this movement demonstrates his steadfast commitment to Colorado public schools and families,” Ingle added.
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