We submitted 11 questions about ballot initiative 2A to each member of City Council. Here are the answers we received by the print edition deadline. We did not receive any response from Council Member Cronenberger or from Council Member Ostermiller.

Do you personally support 2A?
Yes.

Based on your best estimates today, if 2A passes, how much money would be available to spend in 2007?
According to City Manager Jim Woods, no excess revenues for 2006 are predicted.

If 2A loses, and there are excess revenues collected this calendar year, how long do you keep the money until you refund it?
The TABOR amendment says excess revenue has to be refunded in the next fiscal year.

If 2A is defeated this year, can you ask the voters again next year?
The city council would have to decide whether to ask the voters next year.

It has been estimated that the excess money the city will get over the next ten years can be as much as nine million dollars. If that number is correct, how would you spend it?
That number is pure speculation, so it’s premature to say how I would spend it.

Can the voters approve tax increases year by year or is 2A the only way to get the excess money to the city?
2A does not change the citizens’ right to vote on any tax increase.

Is the city in a financial crisis?
No.

During the time of the financial crisis, what cuts in service were made? Would you replace them if 2A passes?
We have not had a financial crisis in Littleton. We have made cuts in the past. Each year the council approves a budget based on the best available information and advice from our city manager.

How much did this coordinated election cost?
According to Julie Bower, the last TABOR election in 2002 cost $22,401. I don’t have a figure for this election.

What is the problem with asking voters for permission to spend their money as you identify a need?
The needs are on-going, which is why we are asking voters to approve 2A.