Lakewood’s own Ramey Johnson was on the Kim Monson Show, KLZ 560 AM, Wednesday, March 19, to discuss several statewide bills that could cost taxpayers money.

As members of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT), Monson and Johnson discuss House Bills 25-1211 and 25-1297.

Regarding HB25-1211, Monson said, “I think this House Bill 25-1211, tap fees imposed by special districts, this is big government and politicians, to me, it looks like getting in bed together.”

Johnson replies, “Yes, it is, Kim. But more than that, this one is a gift to the developers. It’s a developer’s dream come true”

HB25-1211 is Rep. Rebekah Stewart’s bill that tries to force special districts to lower fees to accomplish her surplus housing strategy, as reported by Lakewood Informer news

HB25-1297 is for a Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise. Monson said, “Whenever you see the word enterprise, that means they’re trying to take money out from the calculations for the TABOR refunds, your money coming back to you.” The bill talks about new fees.

Johnson responds, “There’s no such thing as fees. That means a tax.” She explains that the bill authorizes an increase in health insurance affordability fee.

Listen to the whole interview, starting around the 18-minute mark.