In Willow Springs, voters will decide a ballot question that could change how the city’s law enforcement leadership is selected. The measure asks whether the Board of Aldermen should appoint a chief of police to perform the duties currently handled by the elected city marshal.
Two school districts will also ask voters to approve bond issues for building and facility improvements. Fairview R-XI voters will consider a $5 million bond to fund construction of a new gymnasium, classroom expansion and other improvements, which would increase the district’s debt service tax levy $0.57 per $100 of assessed valuation. Oregon-Howell R-III voters will decide a $650,000 bond issue for HVAC replacement, parking lot maintenance and other upgrades, with officials stating the debt service levy would remain unchanged.
Several school board races will also appear on ballots. Bakersfield R-IV voters will choose between Jana Gauley and Stanton Cory Lamb. West Plains R-VII voters will elect three members from Ashton Atlas, Jim Laughary, Jodi Purgason, Reid Grigsby and Jimmy E. Thompson.
The Willow Springs R-IV School District will elect three board members from Adam H. Webb, Michele Myers, David Ryan Baldridge, Brendon Wilson, Casey McKee and Matt Hobson.
Countywide, voters will also consider two propositions involving taxes. One would replace the county’s current one and half-cent capital improvement sales tax with a one and half-cent tax dedicated to road and bridge work without increasing the tax rate. The second would establish a property tax credit program aimed at limiting increases on homeowners’ primary residences.
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