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Jared Polis: “We've reduced the income tax twice in Colorado since I've…”

Featuring: Jared Polis, Democratic | Governor of Colorado

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In-Depth Interview with Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Libertarian Values and State Policies

Published | Video Starts at 10:40

And if you're young and healthy. So those are really best made by individuals. You hate the income tax? I do. I think that. And I've been proud. By the way, We've reduced the income tax twice in Colorado since I've been there. Started at 4.63%. Now it's 4.4%. It went to the voters. I supported it. We reduced it twice. Income is something that's good. In general, when you look at taxation and you're not against all taxation, you agree government needs money to operate. (10:40–10:48)

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Asserts that Colorado's income tax rate was reduced from 4.63% to 4.4% during his tenure.

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