For a second time, voters in the Mountain Home School District have rejected a proposal to increase the district’s millage rate.
In Tuesday’s general election, there were 2,468 votes in favor of the measure and 3,969 against it.
Registered voters in the school district were asked to decide on a proposed increase of 2.25 mills. If the measure had been approved the funds would have been used for a construction and renovation project at Mountain Home High School Career Academies.
Superintendent Dr. Jake Long spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis after the results were in.
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Baxter County Republican Chairman Chris Chamberlain was unavailable for an interview, but did comment, “we are pleased with the outcome and we are happy that the community came together to have their voices heard.”
The millage increase was narrowly defeated during a special election in August of last year by 16 votes.
Tuesday’s election results are unofficial until they are certified by the Baxter County Election Commission.
An audit of the election results will take place Tuesday, May 16 at 9 a.m.
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