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Council extends 1% marijuana tax dedication for Aurora SAVE program; measure passes 8–1
Summary
The Aurora City Council approved the introduction and adoption of an ordinance to continue dedicating 1% of marijuana sales tax to fund youth- and gun-violence intervention services, including the Aurora SAVE program. The ordinance passed 8–1; Council member Gardner cast the lone no vote.
The Aurora City Council voted Nov. 3 to continue dedicating 1% of the city's marijuana retail sales tax to community service agencies and programs that support youth- and gun-violence intervention, including the Aurora SAVE program.
Jessica Prosser, director of Housing and Community Services, told the council the ordinance continues the 1% dedication and continues funding for Aurora SAVE, described as a gun-violence-intervention model for the city. “This ordinance continues the 1% marijuana…
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