Morgan County voters approve fire taxes, reject school increase

Morgan County voters approved fire tax measures and rejected a proposed school tax increase, according to a KOMU 8 report on the vote.

The results produced different outcomes for the local tax questions: fire-related measures passed, while the school tax increase failed.

The vote gives the fire measures voter approval and turns down the school proposal. The results also provide the outcome for residents reviewing the measures on the ballot.

What voters decided

The approved fire tax measures and the rejected school tax increase were separate ballot questions. Voters supported the fire-related measures and did not support the proposed increase for the school system.

Next steps

Local officials will carry out the next steps connected to the approved fire tax measures. School officials and local leaders will have to respond to the rejection of the proposed school tax increase through their regular public process.

Why the results matter

The election results set different directions for the fire measures and the school proposal. The fire measures can move forward after receiving voter approval, while the rejected school tax increase cannot take effect through this vote.

The vote report from KOMU 8 is linked below.