Opinion ID: 2521384
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Ambiguity of the term Annually

Text: Additionally, we note that the language to which Cacioppo objects is mandated by clause 3(c) of article X, section 20 of the Colorado Constitution. The ballot issue pertinently reads: SHALL [THE DISTRICT] TAXES BE INCREASED $3,115,827 ANNUALLY... ? Clause 3(c) requires that: Ballot titles for tax or bonded debt increases shall begin, SHALL (DISTRICT) TAXES BE INCREASED (first ... full fiscal year dollar increase) ANNUALLY ... ? Thus, the ballot issues diction is constrained by the very provision Cacioppo seeks to enforce. Because Cacioppo chose not to challenge the requirements of clause 3(c), we decline to address the matter further.