Grundy County voters will have decisions to make on various issues during Tuesday’s municipal/school election.
The election was to have been held in April, however, was moved to June 2 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. A list of county voting precincts, along with a sample ballot, appears on page 9 of today’s Republican-Times.
The city of Trenton will have one issue to decide, with voters being asked to approve a 5 percent “bed tax” to be assessed on individuals who stay in hotels and motels within the city limits. The tax monies, which are collected by the city and are overseen by a board appointed by the city council, will be used to promote tourism and economic development activities in the community. A simple majority is needed to approve the issue, which has been endorsed by ownership of the former Country Home Inn currently under renovation.
Also on the city portion of the ballot are the candidates for city council, none of whom have opposition. The candidates include Kevin Klinginsmith, first ward; Marvin Humphreys, second ward; David Mlika, third ward; and Duane Urich, fourth ward. Mlika is the only incumbent on the ballot.
Trenton R-9 voters will choose three board of education members from among four names appearing on the ballot. One of those candidates, Doug Franklin, had earlier announced he would be moving from the community and would not be eligible to serve on the board. Because the announcement was made after the ballots were printed, his name remains on the candidate list along with Corey Leeper, Brandon Gibler and Andy Burress. Leeper and Gibler are incumbents. The terms are for three years.
The city of Laredo will choose its mayor from among two candidates – incumbent Carol Holloway and Cassidy Russell. Two aldermen-at-large will also be chosen from among two candidates – Helen Golden and Bruce McFie. Both are incumbents.
Wilson Township voters will choose three candidates from among a list of six running for the Meadville R-4 Board of Education. The candidates include Kristen Gunn, Michael Alan Moore Jr., Sandra Johnson, Cody Smith, Diana Howe and Mason Kiehl.
Washington Township voters will be asked to approve an additional 35-cent levy for a four-year period. A simple majority is needed for approval.
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