West Arapahoe News

Littleton voters turned down Ballot Question 300 at a special election held today. The results are as follows:

Yes - 2,669No - 6,671

Ballot Question 300 was a citizen-initiated amendment to the city charter that would have reduced the number of signatures required for special elections and shorten the timeframe to schedule a special election. The measure would have reduced the number of signatures required from 10-15 percent (depending on circumstances) to five percent of registered electors registered to vote in the last general municipal election.  It would also have required that an election be held between 60-150 days following verification of petitions as specified in state statutes.  

Littleton Mayor Kyle Schlachter said,  “I’m glad to see that Littleton voters agreed with city council’s position to not amend our Charter’s process for referendums and initiatives. I know this election has been somewhat divisive, and a bit confusing, and I hope our community can come together in improving the high quality of life we enjoy in Littleton. City council members and city staff are always happy to interact with our community members and welcome their input in our democratic process.”

As a Home Rule Municipality, Littleton is exempt from state statutes and is governed by its Charter that can only be amended by a vote of registered electors. 

It is estimated that the March 7 election cost upwards of $165,000. 

The results are unofficial until a canvass of the vote is conducted on March 17.

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