Initiated Ordinance 309 would ban the construction, maintenance or use of slaughterhouses in Denver. The group Pro-Animal Future is behind the measure. A "YES" vote would shut down the city's only slaughterhouse, the employee-owned Superior Farms lamb processing facility near the Western Stock Show Complex. The ban would put the facility's employees out of work by early 2026, although the ballot initiative specifically calls for them to be prioritized in new workforce training programs. Opponents, like the Colorado Livestock Association, say the closure would have a devastating impact on local ranchers and the domestic food supply. ------ More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.