The town of Monument will investigate the possible misappropriation of taxpayer funds to support the home-rule ballot question in the Nov. 8 general election, a move residents generally said they
New County Commission member Mark Rustad, whose slim victory also will be recounted, has been against the home rule proposal. He said that going forward, “I would treat (home rule) like a home protection device - I hope to never pull the trigger.”
Terry Bjerke believes the measure on the Nov. 8 ballot will actually restrict liberties while adding a tax to a county that he says really doesn’t need it.
Committee members feel voters are aware of the upcoming ballot initiative. Tom Ford, county director of administration, said the committee has utilized various mediums to educate voters on home rule’s implications.