Torpey: Election Day

Tomorrow, November 8^th, is a special Election Day in Jackson County. We only have one issue on the ballot this time around. However, I urge you to make it to the polls to vote on the “zoo tax” in order to let your voice be heard. Please see below for a sample ballot, paying special attention to the wording or the question and voters instructions.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Notice is hereby given to the registered qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Jackson County Legislature has called a Special Election, pursuant to Ordinance Number 4334, to be held in said County on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. The official ballot will be substantially in the following form:

SAMPLE BALLOT
JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
SPECIAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011

QUESTION

Shall a retail sales tax of one-eighth of one percent (1/8%) be levied and collected for the benefit of the Kansas City Zoological District, which shall be created and consist of the county of Jackson and the counties of Cass, Clay, and/or Platte, if approved by such other county’s voters, for the support of zoological activities within the district?

YES

NO

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS

If you are in favor of the question, use the Inkavote stylus to dot the circle located directly to the right of YES. Press down to fill the circle. If you are opposed to the question, use the Inkavote stylus to dot the circle located directly to the right of NO. Press down to fill the circle.

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Please note that there is no sunset proposed for this sales tax, meaning that it will not expire if passed unless taken up again by the legislature or the people.

Regardless of how you choose to vote, please get out to the polls! If you are unsure where your polling place is, please visit the Jackson County Election Board website by clicking here.