Ballot FAQ
Vote November 3, 2026
The Grand County Library District has been serving our community for 30 years. We've thoughtfully expanded programs and services while responsibly stewarding taxpayer resources. As our community continues to grow, so do the ways people use their library. This initiative is an investment in a stronger community, one that ensures every resident has access to the spaces, technology, programs, and opportunities they need today and tomorrow.
Ballot Question 6b: Continue the existing 0.95 mill levy that is scheduled to expire in 2026.
The ballot measure asks voters whether to continue the additional 0.95 mill levy approved in 2016, which is scheduled to expire in 2026. If approved, the library district's total mill levy would remain at 3.36 mills. If not approved, the total mill levy would decrease to 2.41 mills when the temporary levy expires.
Grand County Library District is funded primarily through a voter-approved property tax mill levy. A mill levy is a property tax rate used by local governments and special districts. One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of taxable assessed property value.
The additional 0.95 mill levy approved by voters in 2016 was authorized for 10 years and is scheduled to expire in 2026. This measure asks voters whether to continue that portion of the levy.
No. The measure asks voters whether to continue the existing 0.95 mill levy that has been in place since 2016. If approved, the library district's current mill levy rate would remain the same.
Based on the median Grand County home value, the 0.95 mill levy would cost approximately $48 per year, or about $4 per month.
The Grand County Library District engaged an independent financial consultant to analyze revenues, expenses, capital needs, and long-term financial projections. The district used that analysis when evaluating future funding needs and determining the proposed levy amount.
- Maintaining library buildings and grounds
- Replacing aging equipment and infrastructure
- Purchasing books, eBooks, and digital resources
- Supporting staff and library operations
- Technology services, including public computers and Wi-Fi
Revenue from this levy supports all Grand County Library District locations. If approved, the current level of library funding would continue to be available across the district, including at the library branch you use.
No. The new Kremmling library has already been fully funded. This ballot measure is not being proposed to fund its construction.
Over the past 10 years, the district paid off construction debt ahead of schedule, saving approximately $1.2 million in interest costs. The district has also built reserve funds for future needs and set aside funds for a future library building in Kremmling without increasing the current library mill levy.
If the measure passes, the additional 0.95 mill levy would continue beyond its scheduled 2026 expiration date. The library district's total mill levy would remain at 3.36 mills, and future budgets would continue to be developed based on current funding levels.
If the measure does not pass, the additional 0.95 mill levy approved in 2016 will expire in 2026. The library district's mill levy would decrease from 3.36 mills to 2.41 mills, reducing annual revenue by approximately 21% compared to current funding levels.
Future budgets would be developed based on available revenue, which could affect the timing of capital projects, facility improvements, and other expenditures.
Ballot Measure 6c: Allow the Library District to retain revenue above the state's 5.25% annual property tax revenue growth limit.
Colorado law limits the amount of property tax revenue that many local governments can collect each year. Beginning in 2025, most local governments, including library districts, cannot increase their property tax revenue by more than 5.25% annually without voter approval.
Colorado law limits annual property tax revenue growth for many local governments to 5.25% unless voters approve an exception. This ballot question asks voters whether the Library District may retain and use revenue above that limit when applicable.
This question asks whether the Library District can keep all of the revenue generated by its existing voter-approved tax rate.
The mill levy determines the library's tax rate. The 5.25% revenue cap is a separate state requirement that may limit how much property tax revenue the Library District can retain each year. This ballot question asks voters whether the district may retain revenue above that cap if annual revenue growth exceeds 5.25%.
No. This ballot question does not create a new tax or change the library district's mill levy rate.
If approved, the Library District may retain and use property tax revenue above the 5.25% annual limit when revenue growth exceeds that threshold.
If not approved, the Library District may be required to limit property tax revenue growth to 5.25% annually, as required by state law.
