1980 - Threats to Open Space

When three county ballot resolutions again threatened the Open Space Program, PLAN Jeffco successfully campaigned to prevent open space funds from being used to build a jail or to reduce the county’s share of the open space tax. Voters approved Open Space funds to be used for recreational capital improvements. PLAN Jeffco officers were sued by the county over its opposition. But PLAN Jeffco prevailed.

Read the 1980 Amendment to the Open Space Resolution.