On November 5, 2024, Jefferson County (JeffCo) voters passed ballot measure 1A, allowing JeffCo government to retain all revenue (fees and taxes) collected above the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) limit beginning in 2024. Per the ballot question these retained funds will be spent on public safety and transportation, and will have a tremendously positive
Hopefully you survived the bitter cold weather that we have recently experienced. The warmer weather appears to be back and maybe our Colorado spring starts soon. Property Tax Statements In January, county treasurers mailed out property tax statements to the residents of Colorado. As Jefferson County Treasurer, I sent out those statements the week of
Hello Jeffco. The Neighborhood Gazette has requested an update on the business climate in Jefferson County (Jeffco). While the Jeffco business climate is a long and continuing discussion, I can update Jeffco on some key points about Jeffco businesses. Property taxes can help make, or break, a small business that owns or rents a building. One indicator
Every tax year I receive a few calls from taxpayers asking the County Treasurer to lower or waive their property taxes for various reasons. County treasurers does not have the legal authority to lower property taxes or waive property taxes per state law. The Treasurer’s Office and the state of Colorado do have programs available
Hello JeffCo, happy New Year! The Neighborhood Gazette has requested an update on the finances of Jefferson County Government (JeffCo). While JeffCo finance is a long and continuing discussion, I can update JeffCo taxpayers and residents on some key points about JeffCo. The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, is an amendment to the Colorado
