The Aspen School District’s mill levy will likely drop below eight mills for the first time in at least five years due to a 58% increase in assessed property values.
Colorado State Representative Hugh McKean, the leader of the Republican caucus, died of an apparent heart attack over the weekend. Republicans will select a new leader on Nov. 10, following the midterm election. Four school districts in Colorado are getting almost three million dollars from the federal government for electric school buses. Beth Hendrix, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Colorado, reminds us of the importance of voting on or before November 8th. Boulder area organizations launched efforts this year to reduce waste from holiday celebrations, including repurposing Halloween costumes.