Policy & Advocacy
The Food Security Network's
2024 Ballot Guide
This ballot guide is the result of research and analysis by the Policy Committee of the FSN, who have examined history and data to provide you clear arguments in favor or against some of the measures on the 2024 November ballot. For the 6 measures that impact the values the FSN has identified for this ballot guide, we’ve provided recommended votes.
Also, be sure to check out Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger's Candidate Questionnaire to inform voters about their stances on food access-related issues.
Vote YES – Amendment G (Modify Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with a Disability)
Amendment G would amend the Colorado state constitution to offer the state’s homestead property tax exemption to more veterans with disabilities that are unable to work. The existing homestead exemption is limiting, leaving many disabled veterans unable to stay in their homes. And as we know, those experiencing disabilities are so often also experiencing food access issues.
Vote YES – Amendment J (Repealing the Constitutional Definition of Marriage)
Colorado’s constitution still contains exclusionary and biased language that defines marriage as solely between a man and a woman. According to food access data, community stories, FSN’s values and DEI statement we will support this amendment whole-heartedly.
Vote NO – Amendment 80 (School Choice in K-12 Education)
This amendment would enshrine in the state constitution the right for parents to choose the type of education to give their children, from kindergarten to 12th grade, broadening the definition of school choice to include private and homeschool alternatives. Colorado already has school choice available to anyone, and does not require it be in the constitution. While Amendment 80 may appear harmless, it would allow for public tax dollars to be diverted from public schools to private institutions. Implementing this amendment in our state is likely to overlook children in rural Colorado, children with disabilities, and children from families with low incomes who rely on public school funding to secure strong futures.
Vote YES – Proposition KK (Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax)
This initiative is proposing a new sales tax on firearms and ammunition. If passed, gun manufacturers, dealers, and ammunition sellers would be responsible for paying the 6.5% sales tax, likely passing on those costs to their customers. We support this initiative not only for increased regulations around gun ownership, but also because this money from the new tax would fund mental health services for veterans and at-risk youth, school safety, gun violence prevention, and crime victim support services.
Vote YES – Ballot Measure 7A (Keep Transit Moving)
Ballot Measure 7A will, without raising taxes, extend the TABOR Cap exemption set forth by voters in 1999. This will allow RTD to continue to provide and grow transportation options, repair and improve rail lines, buses, bus stops, stations, and other infrastructure, maintain the availability of services for people with disabilities, provide transportation services for youth 19 years of age or younger at reduced or no fares, fund security and safety measures on RTD rail lines, and more. Transportation issues are one of our region’s largest barriers to accessing foods, this is why we support this ballot measure.