Denver voters can expect to see several ballot issues regarding proposed tax increases.
Measure 2Q proposes a 0.34 percent sales tax increase to support Denver Health. Supporters estimate the measure could raise between $65 million and $70 million annually. The hospital predicts losing $155 million this year due to uncompensated care.
This increase, while modest, could push Denver’s city sales tax rate over 9%. Denver Health warns that if the measure fails, it might lead to cuts that would impact city residents, especially those in underserved communities.
Alfredo Reyes, a first-generation Mexican-American and Denver native, knows how effective the hospital’s services are firsthand. As he clears the energy with sage, he begins to set his intentions, “To honor all those who have lost their lives here,” including his parents. Reyes says he is more than grateful for the care his parents and family have received at Denver Health.