When asked in Thursday’s election whether the local option sales tax should be increased from 1.5% to 2.75%, DeKalb County voters said “No”.
The referendum failed by a vote of 1,898 (53%) to 1,646 (46%), a difference of 252 votes.
The question failed in all but three precincts, Liberty, Middle School, and Rock Castle and the vote on the referendum at the courthouse ended in a tie.
County officials say passage of the referendum would have meant more funds for local governments. A majority of the extra revenue would have been earmarked for schools.
The following is a breakdown of the “For” and “Against” vote by precinct:
Alexandria: 108-for, 115-against
Temperance Hall: 38-for, 53-against
Edgar Evins State Park: 6-for, 16-against
Liberty: 75-for, 72-against
Dowelltown: 44-for, 53-against
Snow Hill: 61-for, 78-against
Middle School: 136-for, 118 against
Cherry Hill: 16-for, 19-against
Rock Castle: 28-for, 19-against
Courthouse: 103-for, 103-against
Johnson’s Chapel: 20-for, 77-against
Elementary School: 96-for, 101-against
Belk: 46-for, 49-against
Keltonburg: 46-for, 58 against
Blue Springs: 49-for, 81-against
Church of Christ Annex: 70-for, 114-against
Early Voting& Absentees: 704-for, 772-against
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