Colorado Springs Voters Reject 2C, 300 Passes, High Voter Turnout
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Updated: 10:30 AM Nov 4, 2009
Colorado Springs Voters Reject 2C, 300 Passes, High Voter Turnout
Election results are in and it looks like El Paso County voters have said "no" to a property tax increase. Meanwhile, Issue 300 passes, which could require the city to phase out enterprise fees.
Posted: 7:41 PM Nov 3, 2009
Reporter: KKTV 11 News
Email Address: news@kktv.com
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Andy McElhany and his fellow opponents of Measure 2C celebrate their victory on Election night in Colorado Springs.

  • Andy McElhany and his fellow opponents of Measure 2C celebrate their victory on Election night in Colorado Springs.

  • Supporters of the 2C tax increase gathered at the Blue Star Restaurant on Election Night. Here, author of the proposal Council Member Jan Martin hugs another supporter.

  • KKTV Reporter Rick Montanez covers Election Results 2009 in Colorado Springs.

  • 2C opponents say there is nothing to celebrate. Andy McElhany with the No on 2C campaign tells 11 News the city has a huge financial issue that it needs to deal with. "I speak for everybody in our group when I say we want to work with council to try to put together a budget that will have the least impact on the citizens," said McElhany.

  • Supporters of the 2C tax increase gathered at the Blue Star Restaurant, including author of the proposal, Council Member Jan Martin.

  • Mayor Lionel Rivera talks to KKTV 11 News about the Election Results in 2009 and how the city will move forward.

  • Opponents of Measure 300 gathered in Colorado Springs to see the results. The measure passed 55 to 45%.