Locals say 21 spells disaster

Across Colorado, local governments have taken a stand against Amendment 21.

City councils, county commissions, fire district boards of directors and other taxing entities are passing resolutions opposing the amendment and its proposed tax cuts. Business organizations, such as the Fort Collins Economic Development Corp., have joined suit and are standing firm that 21 is bad for the state.

At stake in the Election Day decision on the measure is the loss of revenue that opponents say will translate to a loss of services to residents.

But Amendment 21 architect Douglas Bruce, a former El Paso County legislator, said opponents of the tax-cut…