Jefferson County taxpayers will soon receive a TABOR refund check in the mail, as required by the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights Amendment (TABOR).

TABOR requires governments in Colorado to refund revenue collected above the TABOR limit for a given fiscal year or seek voter approval to retain the revenue. In 2021, Jefferson County received approximately $17.3 million in revenue above the TABOR revenue limit, as a result, the county is required to give that money back to the 213K property taxpayers in 2022. Learn more about TABOR.

-All property taxpayers, including homeowners and business owners, will receive an equitable share of the $17.3 million refund.

-The average check amount will be about $80 and 88% of property taxpayers will receive a check for $80 or less.

-The median check amount is $48, which means that 50% of people will receive a check for $50 or less.

Join the Jefferson County Commissioners on Thursday, Sept. 29 for a Telephone Town Hall on the county's budget and funding challenges. The county's Strategy, Innovation and Finance team will discuss TABOR refund checks, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects and the budget development process.

You are encouraged to participate by calling 855-695-3486. You can also pre-register to receive a call by texting JEFFCO to 833-TXT-LIVE (833-898-5483).

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Jeffco Open Space

Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept. 24 by helping clean 22 miles of the Peaks to Plains Trail including Clear Creek Canyon Park and portions of the US Highway 6 canyon corridor. Afterwards, celebrate at the new Gateway Trailhead with food trucks, live music, and a raffle for prizes. Registration is required.

Are You Ready for the Midterm Election?

There is a lot on the ballot this November, from U.S. Senate and Governor, to state legislature and county races... not to mention many ballot initiatives. Don't miss your chance to participate! The Clerk and Recorder's office will mail ballots to all registered voters in less than five weeks, so now is the time to verify or update your voter registration. Visit VoteJeffco.com to make sure your information is current or to register for the first time. Learn about key dates and election security safeguards

Jefferson County Featured on PBS NewsHour

Staffing shortages are affecting local governments across the country, including right here in Jefferson County. Jeffco was one of two counties featured in a recent PBS NewsHour story about the issue. The county's turnover rate has increased significantly over the past few years – from 9% in 2020 to 20% in 2022. Jeffco's Road & Bridge Division is short 36 out of 190 positions.

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