Tracking what's destroying Colorado
A curated collection of bills, news, and resources about Colorado politics and policy
A curated collection of bills, news, and resources about Colorado politics and policy
The X post from @GOP_Jeffco highlights the ongoing property tax crisis in Colorado, attributing massive increases—up to 40% or more in 2026—to expiring temporary relief measures and long-term Democratic policies. It cites surging residential values (27%+ in 2023), statewide collections exceeding $15 billion from 2019-2024, and disproportionate burdens on businesses with commercial taxes nearly 4x residential rates. The post criticizes Democrats for repealing the Gallagher Amendment, blocking mill-levy cuts, and prioritizing "pet projects" over relief, while noting low approval ratings for Gov. Polis (around 40%) and high unfavorability for Democrats (60%). It calls for electing Republicans in 2026 to end "one-party rule" and provide real tax relief, urging users to share their stories.
Enough is enough, Colorado—it's time to wake up to the harsh reality of Democrat-led fiscal folly that's turning the American Dream into a nightmare for hardworking families and small businesses. This property tax explosion isn't some unavoidable act of nature; it's the direct fallout from years of unchecked progressive policies under one-party Democrat control in Denver. Families are staring down 20-40% hikes on their 2026 bills as those so-called "temporary relief" patches—like the $55,000 valuation deduction from SB24-233—vanish into thin air, leaving homeowners on the hook for hundreds or even thousands more annually.
Remember the Gallagher Amendment? Voters repealed it in 2020 via Amendment B, handing the legislature—dominated by Democrats—free rein to tinker with assessment rates. What did we get? Residential values rocketing 27%+ in 2023 alone, slamming average families with $800-$1,500 extra yearly costs, while commercial properties got hammered with 26% value jumps and tax rates quadruple those of homes. Businesses aren't charities—they pass those costs right back to you through higher rents, pricier goods, and fewer jobs. And where's all this revenue going? Over $15 billion collected statewide from 2019-2024, funneled into Democrat pet projects instead of real relief like mill-levy cuts or permanent tax caps.
Gov. Polis and his crew talk a big game about "affordability," but the polls don't lie: His approval is scraping the bottom at around 40%, with Democrats clocking in at a whopping 60% unfavorable. Coloradans are fed up with the tax-and-spend agenda that's eroding our freedoms and squeezing the middle class. While Democrats push for even more changes—like graduated income taxes that hit success harder—they're ignoring the root causes: Overregulation, bloated government, and a failure to prioritize taxpayers over special interests.
The solution? Flip the script in 2026. Elect a Republican governor and a stronger GOP presence in the State Assembly to roll back these burdensome policies, enforce real spending limits, and deliver the tax relief families deserve. No more excuses—it's time to put Colorado first, not progressive pipe dreams. Share your tax horror stories and let's build momentum for change!