2024 Election Voter Guide

Referred Question 2W

 (Salaries of Elected Officials)

YES

The bill proposes that future salaries for elected charter officers will no longer be voted on every four years before the general election. Instead, salaries will be set in an ordinance, with adjustments based on either the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Denver Metro area or the average salary changes for Denver Career Service employees, whichever is lower.

Referred Question 2S

 (Department of Human Rights)

YES

This amendment would make the Department of Human Rights and Community Partnerships an official part of the mayor’s cabinet in Denver. This department focuses on protecting the rights of vulnerable people, like those who are often undeserved or discriminated against. By adding it to the mayor’s cabinet, the department would help shape important decisions and policies for the city. The amendment also outlines what the department would do, like running programs to support marginalized communities and ensuring that city employees understand the issues these groups face. Voters will decide on this in November 2024.

Referred Question 2U

(Collective Bargaining)

YES

It would allow certain city employees, including those from Denver Water and the Denver Library, to form unions and negotiate as a group (called collective bargaining) 2. These employees would have the right to strike (stop working) if negotiations don't work out, but only if it doesn't seriously harm public health or safety. Some employees, like those in the Denver County Court and Water Board, wouldn't be allowed to strike. Instead, they'd use a different method to resolve disputes. It sets rules for how employee groups (called bargaining units) are formed and how they choose their representatives.

Referred Question 2V

 (Firefighters Collective Bargaining)

YES

If the firefighters and the city can't agree on things like pay or working conditions, they'll bring in a neutral person (an arbitrator) to help decide. 1. This arbitrator's decision will be final, and both sides will have to follow it. 1. This is different from the current system, where recommendations aren't binding, and unresolved issues can end up being voted on in a special election.

Referred Question 2T

YES

Right now, you have to be a U.S. citizen to apply for a Police or Firefighting job. This bill wants to remove that requirement.

Ballot Issue 2Q

 (Denver Health Funding)

YES

Proposal to raise taxes a little bit to help the city's main hospital take care of people who can't afford healthcare.

Ballot Question 2R

 (Affordable Housing)

YES

1. The city of Denver is planning to increase sales and use taxes by 0.5% (that's 5 cents on a $10 purchase) to help with affordable housing.