City and County sales tax proposal election is Tuesday

The special election for the City of Mountain Home and Baxter County sales tax proposals is Tuesday. Voters are considering funding for two public safety measures. Twenty two precincts will be open for the special election from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Those who normally cast their votes at the fairgrounds will need to do so at East Side Baptist Church due to the Baxter County Fair.

Early voting for the annual school board election also begins Tuesday at the Baxter County Courthouse. Hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with the main election taking place on September 19th. Baxter County Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says a unique situation will present itself for those seeking to cast their ballots in the special sales tax election.

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Reese says those with questions about their polling location may call her office at 870-425-3475.Voters in Mountain Home are asked to consider levying a 3/8 percent sales and use tax that would benefit the city’s fire and police departments.

In addition, voters countywide are considering levying a one cent sales and use tax for eight months beginning March 1, 2018. Net proceeds from the tax would be used to expand the Baxter County Detention Center, as well as furnish and equip the new portion, and provide for the operation and maintenance of the jail.

Voters will also be asked to consider levying a countywide one-quarter cent sales and use tax beginning November 1, 2018, following the expiration of the one cent sales and use tax. The one-quarter cent tax would be ongoing.A reminder that voting now requires presentation of a photo ID under the state’s new law that became effective August 1. Those who do not have a photo ID may cast a provisional ballot.

Polling precincts are at the following locations:

Big Flat City Hall
Buford Fire Department
Clarkridge Fire Department
College and North Church of Christ
Cotter City Hall
East Side Baptist Church-those normally voting at the Baxter County Fair Grounds will also vote here
Baxter County Fairgrounds (see above)
Gamaliel Fire Department
Gassville Community Center
Hand Cove Fire Department
Henderson Fire Department
Jordan/Rodney Fire Department
Lakeview Civic Center
L.C. Sammons Youth Center
Lonerock Baptist Church
Midway Fire Department
Norfork Community Center
Northeast Lakeside Fire Department
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Salesville City Hall
Three Brothers Community Church

Tracy Fire Department

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