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

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%.

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