Jeffco Public Schools Ballot Issue 5A Passes by 327 Votes, Triggering Recount

• Ballot Issue 5A passed by 327 votes in the final tally.
• The measure seeks to fund teacher pay and career education in Jeffco Public Schools.
• An automatic recount has been triggered due to the narrow margin of victory.
• The tax increase, if approved, would provide $73 million for the school district.
• The recount will determine the final outcome of the ballot measure.