{
  "id": 17998127,
  "title": "Denver Public Schools Ballot Issue 4A 2026 election results: Live updates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/denver-public-schools-ballot-issue-4a-2026-election-results-live",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T17:34:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chalkbeat",
    "slug": "chalkbeat",
    "url": "https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/11/03/election-results-denver-public-schools-4a-mill-levy-override-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Denver voters will head to the polls on Election Day to decide on Ballot Issue 4A, a proposed $44 million tax increase aimed at bolstering the city's public schools. Should the issue pass, every full-time employee at Denver Public Schools would receive a $1,750 raise, while part-time employees would get a prorated increase. This means that lower-paid workers such as custodians and bus drivers would see a higher percentage raise compared to higher-paid staff like teachers and principals.\n\nIn addition to the salary boost, funds from the tax increase would also support career and technical education classes, expanded mental health services, and special education programs. A portion of the money, approximately $9.3 million, would go towards the district's independently run charter schools, as mandated by state law.\n\nBallot Issue 4A is classified as a mill levy override, a method commonly used by school districts to supplement state funding. Denver voters previously approved a similar measure in 2020, which allocated $32 million. If Issue 4A is approved, property taxes would rise by $11.50 for every $100,000 of a home's value, equating to roughly $72 annually for a median-priced home in the city at $624,800.\n\nThe mill levy override would remain in effect indefinitely, rather than expiring after a set period. Denver Public Schools officials argue that the additional funding is crucial to support students and teachers amid serious funding challenges stemming from declining enrollment and other factors. However, critics caution that ongoing internal conflicts within the elected school board may warrant consideration from voters. This story is ongoing and will be updated as the situation evolves. Melanie Asmar serves as the bureau chief for Chalkbeat Colorado, and can be reached at masmar@chalkbeat.org.",
  "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. Denver voters will decide on Election Day whether to approve a $44 million tax increase to benefit the city’s public schools. If Ballot Issue 4A passes, every full-time Denver Public Schools…",
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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."
}