KIOWA COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The 2025 Coordinated election is just two weeks away, and Kiowa County voters will decide on a county ballot measure.
Key Dates and Deadlines
October 27 - Last day to apply to register to vote through the mail, a voter registration agency, a local driver's license examination facility, or online to receive a mail ballot for the Coordinated Election.
October 28 - First day the minimum number of required Drop Boxes must be open for the November 4 Coordinated Election.
November 4 - Coordinated Election, Polls Open 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
November 12 - Last day for ballots cast by military and overseas electors to be received by the county clerk to be counted in the 2025 Coordinated Election.
November 14 - First day that interested parties may request and file for a recount at their own expense for the November 4, 2025, Coordinated Election.
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Ballot Measures
Ballot questions initiated by the people are listed numerically.
A ballot question listed as an “amendment” proposes a change to the Colorado Constitution, and a ballot question listed as a “proposition” proposes a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes.
A “YES/FOR” vote on any ballot question is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances.
A “NO/AGAINST” vote on any ballot question is a vote against changing current law or existing circumstances.
State Ballot Measures
Proposition LL (STATUTORY)
Without raising taxes, may the state keep and spend all revenue generated by the 2022 voter‑approved state tax deduction limits on individuals with incomes of $300,000 or more and maintain these deduction limits in order to continue funding the Healthy School Meals for All program, which pays for public schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students in kindergarten through twelfth grade?
YES/FOR
NO/AGAINST
Proposition MM (STATUTORY)
SHALL STATE TAXES BE INCREASED BY $95 MILLION ANNUALLY BY A CHANGE TO THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR COLORADO KIDS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING THE HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL PROGRAM, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH:
INCREASING STATE TAXABLE INCOME ONLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A FEDERAL TAXABLE INCOME OF $300,000 OR MORE BY LIMITING DEDUCTIONS TO $1,000 FOR SINGLE TAX RETURN FILERS AND $2,000 FOR JOINT TAX RETURN FILERS FOR THE PURPOSES OF FULLY FUNDING THE HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL PROGRAM TO CONTINUE PAYING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO OFFER FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS; INCREASING WAGES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE AND SERVE SCHOOL MEALS; HELPING SCHOOLS USE BASIC, NUTRITIOUS INGREDIENTS INSTEAD OF PROCESSED PRODUCTS; ENSURING THAT COLORADO‑GROWN AND RAISED PRODUCTS ARE PART OF SCHOOL MEALS; SUPPORTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) THAT HELPS LOW‑INCOME COLORADO FAMILIES AFFORD GROCERIES; AND ALLOWING THE STATE TO RETAIN AND SPEND AS A VOTER‑APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE ALL ADDITIONAL TAX REVENUE GENERATED BY THESE TAX DEDUCTION CHANGES?
YES/FOR
NO/AGAINST
County Ballot Measures
Kiowa County Ballot Issue 1A
SHALL KIOWA COUNTY TAXES BE INCREASED FOR GENERAL COUNTY PURPOSES AND COUNTY ROADS AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PURPOSES BY THE PROPOSED 1.5% COUNTYWIDE SALES AND USE TAX WHICH IS TO BE LEVIED AND IMPOSED, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND CONTINUING FOR 15 YEARS; WHICH IS ESTIMATED TO GENERATE THEFIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR INCREASE OF $460,000 AND BY SUCH AMOUNTS AS ARE RECEIVED IN ANY YEAR THEREAFTER, MORE OR LESS, TO BE ALLOCATED AND EXPENDED AS DETERMINED DURING THE COUNTY BUDGET REVIEW PROCESS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS; AND BE IMPOSED AS FOLLOWS: A SALES TAX AT A RATE OF 1.5% ON THE SALE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT RETAIL AND THE FURNISHING OF SERVICES IN THE COUNTY; A USE TAX AT A RATE OF 1.5% ON THE STORAGE, USE OR CONSUMPTION IN THE COUNTY OF ANY CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS PURCHASED AT RETAIL AND MOTOR VEHICLE AND OTHER VEHICLES PURCHASED AT RETAIL ON WHICH REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; PROVIDED THAT THIS QUESTION DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO INCREASE ANY OTHER FEE OR TAX, INCLUDING PROPERTY TAXES; AND SHALL THIS TAX INCREASE CONSTITUTE A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD APPLY TO THE COUNTY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE TAXPAYER'S BILL OF RIGHTS OR "TABOR"; ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF KIOWA COUNTY AND SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11?
YES/FOR
NO/AGAINST
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