Here’s my plain-and-simple explanation of and recommendation for statewide issues on the Colorado ballot for 2022:

Amendment D, New 23rd Judicial District Judges. In 2020, the legislature created the new 23rd Judicial District by removing Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties from the 18th Judicial District. This amendment makes it easier to assign some judges from the 18th to the 23rd Judicial District. I will vote yes.

Amendment E, Property Tax Exemption for Gold-Star Spouses. The existing property tax exemption for seniors and disabled veterans would be extended to include surviving spouses...