{
  "id": 17998126,
  "title": "Jeffco Public Schools Ballot Issues 5A and 5B 2026 election results: Live updates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/jeffco-public-schools-ballot-issues-5a-and-5b-2026-election-results",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T17:35:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chalkbeat",
    "slug": "chalkbeat",
    "url": "https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/11/03/election-results-jeffco-schools-ballot-issue-5a-5b-mill-levy-override/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeffco Public Schools in Jefferson County, Colorado, will see two ballot measures, 5A and 5B, on Election Day in 2026. Ballot Issue 5A would raise $73 million, primarily for teacher and staff pay raises, and career and technical education classes. Ballot Issue 5B would raise $60 million for building maintenance and security improvements. Additionally, $8.5 million of the 5A funds and $7 million of the 5B funds would go to the district's charter schools. These measures, known as mill levy overrides, would increase property taxes by around $42 per year for every $100,000 in a home's value, amounting to $273 annually for a $650,000 home. If passed, property taxes would not be subject to expiration and would continue indefinitely. The district is facing financial pressure due to declining enrollment and needs the funds to avoid budget cuts and school closures. Some opponents argue that taxes are already high and that fewer students mean the district requires less funding. This story is ongoing and will be updated.",
  "summary": "Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Jefferson County voters will decide on Election Day whether to approve a pair of ballot measures that would raise a combined $133 million for Jeffco Public Schools. Ballot Issue 5A would raise $73…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Live updates: Polls open with control of Congress on the line",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/live-updates-polls-open-with-control-of-congress-on-the-line",
        "published": "2026-11-03T12:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}