New downtown authority in Old Colorado City moves ahead without mill levy funds

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Dani and Bobbi cross the street in Old Colorado City as seen through the center of a wreath wrapped around a miniature cowboy’s arm at Magic Town in Colorado Springs on Black Friday, 2023. Gabi Broekema, the gazette

After getting mixed success with its ballot measures this month, final plans are coming together for the downtown development authority in Old Colorado City.

The election was run through the Spencer Fane law firm, which certified the final results on Nov. 14. Four ballot questions were sent out to residents and business owners within the proposed district.

The initial measure to create the authority passed easily, 123-90. But voters rejected the ballot question that would have allowed the district to assess its own 5 mill levy to help fund operations and reinvestment, voting 89-85 against it…

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