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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

60 years ago, my Great Grandparents organized a rally against segregation. Proud of their legacy.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 months

We just submitted nearly 200,000 signatures for the Citizens’ Tax Cut. It’s time to cut property taxes! #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

4 years

It’s embarrassing that our State Capitol still looks like this. The building belongs to all Coloradans. It needs to be cleaned up. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 months

Colorado is now the 3rd most dangerous state. That’s why we need to pass truth-in-sentencing on the ballot this year to ensure violent criminals serve at least 85% of their sentences - instead of the current 46%. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

9 months

Actually, Polis led the campaigns to end TABOR refunds. Twice. #copolitics #coleg

Deep Singh Badhesha

@DeepNotShallow

9 months

Seen in CSprings. Ironically, Polis is a big TABOR defender Reminder for CO Dems before session: No matter how you "moderate" your message or stances, the other side is going to lie regardless. Lawmakers should focus on passing GOOD POLICY not pointless messaging or pandering.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

4 years

Here’s the best part of 2020 - Kalia Anne Fields was born today!

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Coloradans will still see a 30% property tax increase next year. That’s nothing to be proud of. #copolitics #coleg

Governor Jared Polis

@GovofCO

11 months

I’m proud to provide immediate property tax relief in partnership with the legislature for all Coloradans and help those who need it the most. Thanks to these actions, more hardworking people can stay in the communities they love or grew up in.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Another big win for our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights! Politicians tried to fool us - but it didn’t work. Defeating Prop HH will save Coloradans billions of dollars. Now, the politicians who broke our property tax system need to call a special session to fix it. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 months

Property taxes in Colorado just went up 25% - while wages only went up 3.6%. That’s why we need to pass the Citizens’ Tax Cut to cut and cap property taxes on this year’s ballot. #copolitics #coleg

Governor Jared Polis

@GovofCO

3 months

I recently joined @MeetThePress to discuss how Colorado is taking steps to make housing more affordable.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Today, we turned in over 225,000 signatures to cap future property tax increases. It only took us 57 days - which is the fastest for a constitutional measure ever. Voters are eager to pass this in 2024. #copolitics #coleg

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Today, we are starting to gather signatures for a 2024 ballot measure to cap property tax increases in future years. The Governor and #coleg have failed to act, so citizens are stepping up instead. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 years

One-party control isn’t working in Colorado. More people are leaving the state than moving in. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

10 months

Knocked off the ballot for something he hasn’t been convicted of…or even charged with? Good thing the U.S. Supreme Court will have the final say. #copolitics #coleg

Kyle Cheney

@kyledcheney

10 months

BREAKING: The Colorado Supreme Court holds that Trump is disqualified from holding the presidency.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 month

Our measure to put school choice in the Colorado Constitution was just certified for the ballot too! #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

8 months

If these legislators really cared about low income Coloradans, they’d cut property taxes, cut the income tax, support school choice, make CO safer, & stop regulating businesses out of the state. More people are leaving CO than coming because of their policies. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 months

Coloradans believe that government shouldn’t be growing faster than our wages. That’s why signature gathering has gone so well for the Citizens’ Tax Cut. #copolitics #coleg

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 months

Property taxes in Colorado just went up 25% - while wages only went up 3.6%. That’s why we need to pass the Citizens’ Tax Cut to cut and cap property taxes on this year’s ballot. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

The whole point of Prop HH is to take away our TABOR tax refunds. Vote NO and then tell the Governor to call a special session to actually fix our property tax crisis. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

9 months

We just won a lawsuit to stop the secret voting system at the Capitol. Legislators should be held accountable for their votes. #copolitics #coleg

Jesse Aaron Paul ☀

@JesseAPaul

9 months

NEW: Judge orders Democrats at the Colorado Capitol to stop using secret voting system to allocate state budget #copolitic #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

4 years

My Dad passed away yesterday after a 21-month battle with brain cancer. He was a great man. He loved God and he loved his family. There wasn’t a day that I didn’t feel his unconditional love. My goal is to live a life worthy of his example

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 months

We are sponsoring 5 ballot measures this year! Let’s: -Cut and cap property taxes with Initiatives 108 and 50. -Put school choice in our CO Constitution. -Ensure violent criminals serve at least 85% of their sentences. -Support local law enforcement. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 years

Wish we had this guy as a senator right now. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Prop HH isn’t real property tax relief. I’d still pay 34% more next year - and lose $5000 in TABOR refunds over the next decade. Vote NO. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 months

Colorado used to be consistently ranked in the top 5 overall. We are slipping because of bad government policies. #copolitics #coleg

Colorado House Republicans

@COHouseGOP

3 months

🚨 CNBC's rankings show Colorado is slipping under Democrat leadership! 💰 Cost of Living: F (Plummeted to 46th) 💸 Cost of Doing Business: D+ (Down to 39th) 🏢 Business Friendliness: C- (Down to 32nd) 👷 Workforce: C+ (Down to 11th) 🏡 Quality of Life: C+ (Down to 23rd) 🏫

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

My wife and I just turned in our ballots. Two NO on Prop HH votes. Momentum! #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 years

The polling is clear: Coloradans simply don’t trust Democrats when it comes to dealing with this crime tsunami. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

7 months

The American people don’t want 700-page immigration bills. They want a 1-page bill that will solely focus on shutting down illegal border crossings. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

5 months

Instead of lower property taxes, SB-233 raises them. That’s why we are going to the ballot to actually cut and cap property taxes this year. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Don’t forget to vote - and to vote NO on Prop HH. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

7 months

They must be struggling to pay their new property tax bills. #copolitics #coleg

Colorado Politics

@colo_politics

7 months

Colorado lawmakers vote to give themselves a pay raise beginning in 2025 (via: @MGoodland )

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Prop HH will cost us $10B in TABOR tax refunds over the next 10 years - and then will end them entirely. Vote NO! #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

The only reason Prop HH is on the ballot is to take away our TABOR tax refunds. #copolitics #coleg

Colorado Fiscal Institute

@ColoradoFiscal

11 months

Let's just cut to the chase: Prop HH isn't taking away your TABOR refunds. We repeat: Prop HH isn't taking away your TABOR refunds. Can we move on now and talk about the facts?

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

8 months

It’s time to cut and cap property taxes! #copolitics #coleg

CBSColorado

@CBSNewsColorado

8 months

Colorado heavy hitters back ballot measure to cut and cap property taxes permanently

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

The Governor & #coleg will try to use TABOR refunds to backfill any cut they do - even though voters just shot down that idea by a 20% margin. If that happens, we’ll sue. Sending our TABOR money to another part of the government isn’t a permissible refund mechanism. #copolitics

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

If the Governor and #coleg don’t significantly cut the rates and then cap future increases, they aren’t serious about property tax relief. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 months

89% of Coloradans are concerned about housing costs. Let’s start by cutting property taxes this year with the Citizens’ Tax Cut! #copolitics #coleg

The Denver Post

@denverpost

3 months

Housing affordability, cost of living are Coloradans’ top concerns in new poll

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 years

We are suing Governor Polis over his gas tax hike bill. He’ll not only be defending the $5.4 billion in new “fees,” but also the decision to not allow voters to weigh in (as is mandated by TABOR and Prop 117). #copolitics #coleg

Conservative lawsuit aims to derail Colorado Democrats' $5 billion transportation plan

Funding for the state's plan comes from new fees that do not require direct voter approval.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

7 months

Charter schools have better academic results. They have bipartisan support. And more and more families are picking them. Not only is your anti-charter school bill not going to pass, but we are going to put school choice in the state constitution this year. #copolitics #coleg

Lorena Garcia

@RepLorenaGarcia

7 months

Conservative Activists Oppose Charter School Accountability. Why? What are they afraid of? Don’t parents and community want accountability and transparency in the public education systems? #HB1263 #charterschoolaccountability #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

8 months

We need to cut and cap property taxes on the ballot this November. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 months

39 states have property tax caps. Voters simply don’t think that government should grow faster than our wages. That’s why we gathered signatures for #50 faster than any measure ever. #copolitics #coleg

Representative Shannon Bird

@ShannonBird4CO

2 months

In Colorado, we expect growth to pay for itself. Initiative 50 will make this impossible. Construction of water and sewer infrastructure, roads and bridges requires access to low cost capital. If Initiative 50 passes, the cost to borrow will skyrocket.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 months

Initiative #50 would cap property tax increases at 4% per year. Initiative #108 would cut the property tax rate for both homes and businesses. We need to pass both this year! #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 months

Over 80% of Coloradans are concerned about high property taxes. The Citizens’ Tax Cut would cut and cap property taxes. It’s time to give Coloradans real relief. #copolitics #coleg

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 months

#50 and #108 got signatures faster than any ballot measures ever. Legislators failed to act, so now voters have the opportunity to pass the Citizens’ Tax Cut this November. It’s time to cut and cap property taxes. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

“Voters deserve to know that they would be giving up their TABOR tax refunds in exchange for very little property tax relief.” #copolitics #coleg

Lawsuit challenges Colorado property tax bill before Gov. Polis signs it into law

(The Center Square) – Legislation to cut Colorado's property tax rate, paid for with Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refunds and awaiting Gov. Jared Polis’ signature, is being challenged in court.

www.thecentersquare.com

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

6 months

We need to cut and cap property taxes on this year’s ballot. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Today, we are starting to gather signatures for a 2024 ballot measure to cap property tax increases in future years. The Governor and #coleg have failed to act, so citizens are stepping up instead. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Polis’ Property Tax Plan: -Property owners still pay $3B+ more in taxes next year -Taxpayers give up $10B in TABOR refunds over the next decade -TABOR refunds are permanently ended after that ___ Check out our full discussion on CO Point of View this weekend #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

I got my new license plate this week. TABOR isn’t going anywhere! #copolitics #coleg @denverpost picture

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Another big win for our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights! Politicians tried to fool us - but it didn’t work. Defeating Prop HH will save Coloradans billions of dollars. Now, the politicians who broke our property tax system need to call a special session to fix it. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Sometimes, citizen initiatives are the only way to actually get things done. #copolitics #coleg

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Today, we turned in over 225,000 signatures to cap future property tax increases. It only took us 57 days - which is the fastest for a constitutional measure ever. Voters are eager to pass this in 2024. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

5 months

The new property tax bill is 83 pages. That’s weird because it only takes 1 page to cut and cap taxes. #copolitics #coleg

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

5 months

It’s temporary, doesn’t touch half of the property tax bill, allows the assessment rate to go up from this year, and takes TABOR refunds. This is the reform we waited 4 years for? #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 years

Not mentioned here: fentanyl deaths, auto thefts, bank robberies, fee increases, cost of living increases, homelessness increases, stagnant teacher pay, declining reading and math test scores, etc… #copolitics

Jared Polis

@PolisForCO

2 years

When my opponent attacks my record, I’m happy to talk about… ➡️Record number of jobs ➡️Record budget surplus ➡️Record reserves ➡️Record economic growth ➡️Record property tax cuts

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Ok, this one made me laugh. We were already forced to give up $600M per year in TABOR refunds when they passed SB-267 in 2017. They said it would fix our roads. Deep is making the TABOR case and doesn’t even know it. #copolitics #coleg

Deep Singh Badhesha

@DeepNotShallow

11 months

How much of your TABOR Refunds would you trade to have no pot holes and fixed roads in Colorado? After driving in several other states, we may have the worst streets I've ever seen. And it's just getting worse.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 month

And we just got polling back today and all of our measures are in really good shape! #copolitics #coleg

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 month

Our measure to put school choice in the Colorado Constitution was just certified for the ballot too! #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

5 months

Your bill raises taxes on homeowners. Where is the concern for the Colorado families who are paying $3.3B more in property taxes in one year? Or the concern for local fire and law enforcement who deserve the money more than the state? #copolitics #coleg

Representative Lisa Frizell

@LisaFrizellHD45

5 months

If we do nothing, ballot initiatives will cripple the state, costing an estimated $3 billion in the first year and cutting most state departments in half. The alternative is SB24-233. #coleg #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

The more people hear about Prop HH, the more they dislike it. We need to protect TABOR. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 years

Governor Polis and Democrats tried to take away TABOR refunds permanently in 2019. Republicans and voters stood up for TABOR. That’s why you’re getting your refund check this month. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

4 years

Cory Gardner has done more for Colorado in 6 years than most politicians do in their whole careers. Good work, Senator. @SenCoryGardner #copolitics #cosen

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Prop HH takes $10B of our TABOR tax refunds over the next decade. Much more after that. Of course it expands government. Legislators refuse to address the property tax crisis without also taking our tax refunds and hurting Colorado families. Shameful. #copolitics #coleg

Lorena Garcia

@RepLorenaGarcia

1 year

Rep. Frizell is purposely misleading voters on what HH does. Shameful.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Only 54% of the money that we spend on education goes towards instruction. Instead of raising taxes, we need to make sure more of the current funding goes towards teacher pay. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Coloradans are facing a 40% property tax increase very soon - and there is still no plan from the Governor. #copolitics #coleg

Marshall Zelinger

@Marshall9News

11 months

During the Oct. 23 Prop HH debate, I tried to get clarity on a backup plan if Prop HH failed. @GovofCO : "Whatever can pass. I’m for whatever can pass the legislature... The legislature can do a band aid, whether it's Nov. or Jan. The bigger the band aid, the better.” #copolitcs

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

8 months

We need to pass a ballot measure this year to put school choice in our Colorado Constitution. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

5 months

The effective tax rate on homes today is 6.3%. Under this bill, it would go UP to an effective rate of 6.8%. That’s not property tax relief. #copolitics #coleg

Jesse Aaron Paul ☀

@JesseAPaul

5 months

BREAKING: Colorado lawmakers reach last-minute bipartisan property tax deal that averts cuts to K-12 funding #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

8 months

After Prop HH lost big, legislators are already back trying to find new ways to raise property taxes. This bill also clearly violates our state constitution. #copolitics #coleg

CBSColorado

@CBSNewsColorado

8 months

Bill to be introduced in Colorado would increase property taxes on short-term rentals by 4x the value

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

10 months

When the Governor and legislature asked Coloradans to repeal the Gallagher Amendment, they promised a long term replacement. It still hasn’t happened. This property tax crisis is entirely their fault. #copolitics #coleg

Governor Jared Polis

@GovofCO

10 months

I just signed a law to reduce property taxes. Ask your local elected officials to do the same.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

7 months

Love when legislators act like people are stupid. Everyone knows that bill is about trying to shut down charter schools, not “accountability.” Nice try, Rep. #copolitics #coleg

Lorena Garcia

@RepLorenaGarcia

7 months

Conservative Activists Oppose Charter School Accountability. Why? What are they afraid of? Don’t parents and community want accountability and transparency in the public education systems? #HB1263 #charterschoolaccountability #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

5 months

The state budget is almost $43 billion. That’s an increase of over $18 billion in just the last decade. Scare tactics aren’t going to work. Coloradans deserve real property tax relief. #copolitics #coleg

Scott Wasserman

@sjwasserman

5 months

If @ColoConcern & @AdvanceColorado move forward with Initiatives #50 and #108 , they will galvanize the largest coalition in #copolitics since Referendum C. Leaders from every corner of this state will oppose what is clearly and truly a nuclear attack on this state. #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

27 days

School choice is going to be on your ballot this year. Vote Yes! #copolitics

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

8 months

We need to pass a ballot measure this year to put school choice in our Colorado Constitution. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Yesterday, I got a handwritten letter from a 80-year-old Grandpa who said he can’t afford a property tax increase and also can’t afford to lose his TABOR refund. We need to defeat Prop HH and pass a property tax cap for people like him. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

10 months

So, use our tax refund to pay for increased taxes? Think about how out of touch this statement is. #copolitics #coleg

Brandon Richard

@BrandonLRichard

11 months

The governor suggested property owners could use next year’s TABOR refund, which is estimated to be $800, to help pay their property tax bills. “With the property tax cuts and the approximately $800 [TABOR refund]…when you combine those two, for most Coloradans, that will

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 month

Our truth-in-sentencing measure has been certified for the ballot! It’s time to ensure that violent criminals serve at least 85% of their sentences. #copolitics #coleg

Coloradans will decide if people convicted of violent crimes should be imprisoned longer before...

Initiative 112, which qualified Thursday for the November ballot, would require anyone who commits those crimes after July 1, 2025, and is convicted, to serve 85% of their sentences before they are...

coloradosun.com

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

#5 . Welcome to the world, Kiana Kaitlyn Fields!

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

5 years

A big win tonight for the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and for Colorado. Voters clearly pushed back against the overreach coming from #coleg & the Governor. Now, let’s fix our roads & put more of our education dollars into classrooms without raising taxes #copolitics @CORisingAction

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

8 months

88% of Coloradans are concerned about these property tax increases. It’s time for citizens to fix this problem because the Governor and legislature refuse to do it. #copolitics #coleg

9NEWS Denver

@9NEWS

8 months

Colorado property taxes may increase 25%

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Prop HH is a blank check to politicians, eliminates TABOR refunds, and is an all-around bad deal for Coloradans. Vote NO. #copolitics #coleg

Senator Sonya Jaquez Lewis

@sonyajlewis

11 months

As you are filling out your ballot today, please vote YES on Prop HH. #Seniors need relief, #Renters need #assistance , #Homeowners need tax value relief. The Denver Post, 9News and other outlets have declared that Prop HH DOES NOT eliminate TABOR refunds. #VoteYesPropHH

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

It 100% does increase taxes. Vote NO! #copolitics #coleg

Yes On HH

@YesOnHH

1 year

@1hankshaw HH does not increase taxes

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Things are not going well for Prop HH. Now is the time for @jaredpolis to call a special session and pass real property tax relief. #copolitics #coleg

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Prop HH = lose your TABOR tax refunds forever + have your property taxes still go up by 31%. Vote No! #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Prop HH = lose your TABOR tax refunds forever + have your property taxes still go up by 31%. Vote No! #copolitics #coleg

Jonathan Williams

@Taxeconomist

1 year

An important new study on Colorado’s TABOR: Proposition HH: The Taxpayer Dilemma | Common Sense Institute ⁦ @ALEC_states ⁩

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

5 months

Residential property tax rates go up under this proposal. Paying more isn’t “saving Coloradans money.” #copolitics #coleg

Governor Jared Polis

@GovofCO

5 months

We are focused on saving Coloradans money on property taxes and making Colorado more affordable. No one should be priced out of their home because they can’t afford their property tax bill, and this bipartisan effort will help support current and future homeowners, as well as

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

7 months

Here’s the “if too many families pick charter schools, we need to be able to shut them down” provision of the bill. It’s time to put school choice in our state constitution. #copolitics #coleg

Colorado Politics

@colo_politics

7 months

Proposed sweeping changes to Colorado charter schools could divide Democrats (via: @MGoodland )

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

4 months

Property tax revenue just grew 5x faster than wage growth. We can ensure this never happens again by passing the Citizens’ Tax Cut this year. #copolitics #coleg

Chris Brown

@ChrisBrown_CO

4 months

Not a report we would generally want to release on a Friday afternoon... but with full annual report out from the state, the cats out the bag. Property tax revenue up $2.4 billion: +19% 4X higher than pop+inflation 5X higher than wage growth #coleg #propertytax

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 months

Let’s cut and cap property taxes on this year’s ballot! #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

7 months

It’s time to cut and cap property taxes. Our ballot measures would do that. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 years

State government keeps getting bigger and bigger, and Colorado keeps getting more and more unaffordable. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Another lawsuit! Today, we filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Governor and legislators from mandating false ballot language for citizen initiatives. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

8 months

Yesterday, every Democrat on the Judiciary Committee voted to continue to allow violent criminals to get out after serving only 43% of their sentences on average. Unreal. Thankfully, citizens will pass a ballot measure to fix this in November. #copolitics #coleg

Colorado Politics Opinion

@CoPo_Opinion

8 months

. @GeorgeBrauchler : "The petition process has proven time and again to be the one method we can use to end-run a legislature far left of the Colorado it purports to represent. Our General Assembly remains focused on lessening offender accountability..."

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Either nobody shared the polling with Rep. Kennedy or he’s making stuff up. There was clearly a mandate against using TABOR refunds for “property tax relief.” Not only is it bad policy, it’s illegal to do without voter approval. #copolitics #coleg

Chris deGruy Kennedy

@CdeGruyKennedy

11 months

In this fall’s election, Coloradans voted no on Proposition HH for a variety of reasons. Anyone suggesting it was a mandate against a specific policy concept is deliberately oversimplifying to advance their own political agenda. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Spot on, again. #copolitics #coleg

Kyle Clark

@KyleClark

11 months

Commentary: Colorado voters deserve more honesty and respect from Democrats about taxes. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Secret voting at the Capitol violates Colorado law. That’s why we are suing legislative leadership. It’s time that #coleg plays by the same rules as everyone else. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

7 months

Just so we’re all clear. Scott has not said how Colorado families are supposed to afford a 25% property tax hike this year and then another big spike next year. Colorado voters want real reform on the ballot this November. #copolitics #coleg

Scott Wasserman

@sjwasserman

7 months

Just so we're all clear. $2.5 billion is 15% of Colorado's state budget. A cut of that magnitude would necessitate the closure of college campuses, ending road projects, and slashing medicaid funding. Just figured that's something people might want to be aware of. 🤷 #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

These articles are always so funny. CO is 38th in Cost of Doing Business. Governor Polis is overseeing the largest property tax hike in CO history - and trying to take away our TABOR tax refunds permanently. But at least he’s standing up for the lemonade stand! 🙄 #copolitics

reason

@reason

1 year

In a new interview with @JohnStossel , Democrat @jaredpolis makes the case for the importance of individual freedom.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

2 years

It’s the same exact group of people who tried to take our TABOR refunds away completely in 2019. #copolitics #coleg

Alex Burness

@alex_burness

2 years

New: Every Colorado taxpayer will get a $400 tax rebate this summer ($800 for joint filers), Colorado governor, Democratic lawmakers announce. This is a change to TABOR refund mechanism.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Don’t be fooled: Governor Polis and #coleg are taking money out of our pockets, handing us that same money back, and calling it property tax relief. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Prop HH is all about taking our TABOR refunds and growing government. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

10 months

We need to cut and cap property taxes - and take it directly to voters - because politicians have failed to do their job. #copolitics #coleg

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

10 months

The clearest sign that the property tax task force is completely unserious: the Senate President and Speaker just appointed the sponsors of Prop HH to it. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 years

Colorado is much less affordable than it was 3 years ago. And the state budget is much much bigger. So no, it’s not clear at all. #copolitics #coleg

Jared Polis

@PolisForCO

3 years

If it isn’t clear, ensuring you hold onto your hard-earned money and making our state more affordable is my top priority this session.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Remember the time Rep. Kennedy sponsored Prop HH and it lost by almost 20 points and then they called a special session but didn’t actually provide real property tax relief? Good thing citizens can fix this on next year’s ballot. #copolitics #coleg

Chris deGruy Kennedy

@CdeGruyKennedy

11 months

Remember that time Republicans demanded the Governor call a special session if HH were to fail? Well here we are, and they're all whining about it. Guess you don't need to be consistent if you're not the party in charge of actually governing. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

A big reason why Prop HH was even on the ballot was because #coleg feared that backfilling governments with our TABOR refunds wouldn’t hold up in the courts. That’s because it’s not a legal TABOR refund mechanism. We’ll sue if they still go this route. #copolitics

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

The Governor & #coleg will try to use TABOR refunds to backfill any cut they do - even though voters just shot down that idea by a 20% margin. If that happens, we’ll sue. Sending our TABOR money to another part of the government isn’t a permissible refund mechanism. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

5 months

No, a 30%+ tax hike in one year is devastating to Colorado families. Then, you supported a bill to raise taxes even higher. It’s time for The Citizens’ Tax Cut. #copolitics #coleg

Scott Wasserman

@sjwasserman

5 months

There is no getting around the devastation Initiative 108 would cause to Colorado. 108 would cut 20% of all property tax revenue in Colorado and stick the State with the tab, requiring the legislature to use 13% of its General Fund to backfill the local losses… #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

7 months

Surprising no one, the Property Tax Task Force isn’t interested in reducing property taxes. This is exactly why voters need the final say. Let’s cut and cap property taxes this November. #copolitics #coleg

Four long-term property tax fixes rising to top of special commission's discussions | The Sum and...

The Commission on Property Tax, which must make recommendations for long-term solutions to the Legislature by Friday, is closing in on a plan.

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

3 months

At the heart of this debate is the fact that property taxes went up more than 25%, while wages only went up 3.6%. And how if we don’t cut and cap property taxes, this will just happen again and again. That’s why we need to pass the Citizens’ Tax Cut this year! #copolitics #coleg

Ed Sealover

@ESealoverDenver

3 months

The debate over proposed property-tax cuts on the November ballot will be fierce between proponents and opponents this year. But at its heart is a basic disagreement over the meaning of "backfill" — and how much money that would take from #coleg coffers:

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

5 years

While Democrats are fighting with each other, @CoryGardner held 50 events just this month. Seems like someone cut out for the job. #cosen #copolitics

FOX31 Denver KDVR

@KDVR

5 years

Progressives online make it seem like Cory Gardner is in hiding; he's actually held over 50 events in August. @JoeStGeorge takes a look at all of the events Gardner's held this month. #copolitics

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

8 months

Does the government really need to know that our fish’s name is @SHAQ ? On top of that, this is probably the most ridiculous bill I’ve ever seen. And on top of that, it would violate Prop 117 - the Vote on Fees ballot measure we passed in 2020. #copolitics #coleg

Kristi Burton Brown

@KBBColorado

8 months

Liberals in CO have found a new way to tax you! Own a dog, cat, rat or hamster? Great! If this bill passes, you’ll need to register your pet, pay a tax to the state for owning the pet, & choose a “caregiver” to register for your pet. Libs are out of control. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Prop HH would end TABOR tax refunds. If the Governor and legislators wanted to provide “immediate relief,” they would simply call a special session and cut property taxes without touching our refunds. #copolitics #coleg

Yes On HH

@YesOnHH

1 year

Prop. HH is simple. If Colorado votes to pass HH, everyone will benefit from immediate relief – and there’s targeted relief for seniors and low-income families. Thanks @denverpost and @billritterjr #yesonhh

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

If the Governor calls a special session, the result has to be a big cut + a cap - so this doesn’t happen again. If not, we’ll bring real property tax reform straight to voters next year. #copolitics #coleg

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

11 months

Another big win for our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights! Politicians tried to fool us - but it didn’t work. Defeating Prop HH will save Coloradans billions of dollars. Now, the politicians who broke our property tax system need to call a special session to fix it. #copolitics #coleg

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Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

We’ve already collected over 70,000 signatures in just the first 25 days! Coloradans want real property tax reform. #copolitics #coleg

Michael Fields

@MichaelCLFields

1 year

Today, we are starting to gather signatures for a 2024 ballot measure to cap property tax increases in future years. The Governor and #coleg have failed to act, so citizens are stepping up instead. #copolitics

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