But Murphy considers the current tax exemptions long enjoyed by churches and other nonprofit groups to be subsidies of organizations, activities and even beliefs not subscribed to by everyone. 22, Mark 12 and Luke 20 where Jesus responds to questions on whether believers should pay taxes. Murphy also says that renters will realize a benefit from the initiative. He said landlords could be expected to lower rental rates when they receive property tax relief. Jones thinks there's little chance of this happening.
Opponents also fear far-reaching side effects if the measure is enacted.
The utility district at Grand Junction is owned by the community. The rural district is one of many in the state originally organized by local property owners as a nonprofit entity simply to provide water for area residents. Some services to rural areas may entirely disappear if the law passes. Jones cited the case of Carbondale, a community of approximately 3,000 people in west central Colorado. Jones said the Carbondale United Methodist Church provides a place for the local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to hold their meetings, as well as the local Alcoholics Anonymous chapter.