$1B 'Vibrant Denver Bond' Approved by Voters
Denver voters have approved key local measures, including the $1 billion “Vibrant Denver” bond package, adjustments to city council election methods, and decisions regarding the city’s flavored tobacco ban.
Vibrant Denver Bond Package
According to results released Tuesday night, supporters of the massive borrowing plan successfully persuaded residents to back the initiative, emphasizing its importance for modernizing Denver’s infrastructure—particularly roads, bridges, and public facilities.
"The proposed borrowing is broken down into five separate questions, allowing voters to decide on individual categories of projects," the report noted. "Voters favored all five questions."
Other Ballot Measures
- Two referred questions sought approval to elect at-large city council members through a Seat A and Seat B system.
- Another measure proposed renaming the Department of Excise and Licenses to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
- The final initiative, introduced by citizens, asked whether the city’s existing ban on flavored tobacco sales should remain; early totals indicated it was trailing.
Election Context
Out of eight total ballot questions, the five related to the bond package gained clear voter support, affirming Mayor Mike Johnston’s vision for revitalizing Denver’s infrastructure through targeted borrowing.
Author’s Summary: Denver voters endorsed the city’s $1 billion Vibrant Denver bond, backing Mayor Johnston’s infrastructure plan while debating other civic reforms and a tobacco ban repeal.