ELECTION BLOG: Hallsville voters approve four-day school week, bond issue
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Hallsville voters approved a number of measures on Tuesday.
There was a 25% voter turnout for this election, according to information from the county clerk’s office.
Voters overwhelmingly approved to stay with the four-day school week students have been doing the past few years. “Yes” took home 75% of the vote.
Voters once again approved a proposition that allows the district to borrow $6.5 million to improve buildings and infrastructure, including a multi-use sports field. Voters approved the same bond issueback in April, but State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick refused to certify the result, citing issues with how the notice of election was posted. The measure passed this time with 75% of the vote.
“These results show that our community believes in our direction,” Superintendent Tyler Walker said in a statement. “The passage of both measures allows us to focus on what matters most, safe facilities, excellent staff, and opportunities that improve lives through learning.”
Fayette voters keep police marshal elected position
Several local elections are being held around Mid-Missouri on Tuesday.
Among the early results include the Fayette election, which asked voters if they city should convert the police marshal – which is an elected position – to an appointed police chief.
Voters rejected the measure 169 votes to 134.
Additional races
Pettis, Morgan, Cooper and Benton counties voted on State Fair Community College asking to increase its operating tax levy by 10 cents per $100 of assessed value.
Voters in all four counties rejected the measure with 3,172 “no” votes vs. 1,656 votes that were in favor.
Macks Creek voters approved a $1.5 million bond issue to pay for repairs and renovations at their school district with 85.6% of the vote.
The Morgan County R-1 school district’s proposed operating tax levy failed with 67.7% of voters saying “no.”
The City of Marceline in Linn County had its $30 million bond approved by 75.9% of voters. The bond will be used to improve the combined water and sewer system. There were 126 voters who approved it, compared to 40 who voted against. Three voters were eligible in Chariton County, but none cast a ballot.
Maries County voters will decide whether to implement a 1-cent sales tax to pay for emergency dispatching. The tax would replace a 15% tax on landline phones. At 8:20 p.m., 90% of the vote was in, and “Yes” led 502 votes to 257.
Check back for updates.