LEAP Into Higher Taxes: Colorado Initiative 25

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Frequent guest and blogger at toadvancefreedom.com Rick Turnquist joins Kim to discuss Initiative 25: LEAP, Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program. Kim instantly explains that the ballot title language is inconsistent with the actual Initiative 25 language. Important elements are missing that are key in the initiative itself. Ballot title language refers to an independent state agency which in reality is an authority that is unelected and unaccountable to the voters, the legislature or the Department of Education. Ballot title language refers to a additional 5% retail marijuana tax in 2024, however the actual initiative states the tax can be raised as high as 15% after 2024. Ballot title language says “chosen by parents.” This is extremely misleading as parents can only choose from a list of pre-selected vendors chosen by the Authority. Ballot title language completely omits that “mental, physical and emotional health counseling services will be provided under this ballot initiative. Be informed. Read Rick’s op-ed, LEAP Into Higher Taxes: Colorado Initiative 25 along with Kim’s and Patti Kurgan’s op-eds published at kimmonson.com. Knowledge is power. Do not be deceived by their intentionally convoluted and confusing language. Decline to sign if approached by a canvasser to sign the petition.