South Suburban Parks and Recreation has passed a resolution opposing three controversial state ballot initiatives that would severely restrict state and local government spending.

The five-member board of directors for the tax-supported recreation district voted unanimously to reject Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61, which are slated to appear on the Nov. 2 ballot.

Many government officials of both major political parties have organized to oppose the three initiatives. Critics have described the proposed government-limiting provisions as “Draconian.”

Amendment 61 would prohibit the state from borrowing and limit local governments to borrowing for only 10 years and only with voter approval. Amendment 60 would roll back and limit property taxes. Proposition 101 would cut $2.3 billion in state and local taxes.

“Each one of them in different ways radically affects our ability to finance projects and ultimately to provide services to the community we’re charged to provide services to,” said Sue Rosser, a South Suburban board member. “I think it would be crippling.”

The district’s vote comes as the City of Centennial and other local governmental entities have passed resolutions rejecting the the proposed amendments to the Colorado Constitution. Englewood and Littleton are among the area cities that are considering similar action.

The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce has also announced official opposition to the three measures.

In May, voters in the South Suburban district approved a 10-year extension of a one-mill property tax. The mill levy is expected to raise about $2 million a year for recreation amenities and services.

The district owns and operates parks, open space and other recreational facilities throughout much of the south metro area, including Centennial, Littleton and Lone Tree.