After the Election
The presidential race has come to an end, and after a long passionate campaign from both sides, Donald Trump was announced the 45th president of the United States.
His views on immigration are accepting those who embrace the American way of life, but keeping illegal immigrants from coming to the country. His goals include building a wall between the United States and Mexico. and sending foreign criminals to their native country.
Trump opposes abortion except for cases of rape, incest, or risking the life of the mother.
On taxes, Trump wants to reduce taxes “especially for working and middle-income Americans.” He also wants to make sure the rich pay their “fair share” of taxes.
Local issues were also determined. Here are some of the issues that appeared on the 2016 Colorado Ballot:
Amendment 98: Health Care; Didn’t pass
Supported creating Colorado Care, a healthcare system that would replace private healthcare insurance
Amendment 70: Minimum Wage; Passed
Increase minimum wage from $8.31 an hour to $9.30 an hour.
Amendment 71: Initiatives; Passed
Supports more strict signature and vote requirements for state constitutional amendment,
Amendment 72: Taxes on Tobacco: Didn’t pass
Increase the tax on cigarettes by $1.75 per pack of 20.
Preposition 106: End of Life Options Act; Passed
Assisted death for terminally ill patients.
Preposition 107: Presidential Primary Election; Passed
Unaffiliated voters would be able to participate in the Presidential Primary Election
For the Cherry Creek School District, voters approved ballot issues 3A and 3B. This means the the district will receive funds to provide students with innovation and college career readiness by 2021.
Ana Sainz is a journalist for The Eagle Quill. Her passion for reading is what really sparked her decision to join newspaper. Ana’s read over 100 books...