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New Taylorville Pool Passes; School Board of Education Results Announced

The consolidated election took place today and with that came the passing of the new Taylorville Pool.  The pool passed with 60.31% of the votes being yes (1100-724). The pool is set to cost $6,500,000 and will replace the existing pool.  Assumption also passed the proposition to increase the limiting rate for the fire protection district with 67% of the votes. 

 

Ross Workman defeated Felicia King for Ward 3 Alderman in Assumption. Kim Toberman (57.43% of the votes) defeated John Broux for city Clerk in Pana and Steve Scott (51.52%) defeated Shelby Grimes for Alderman in Ward 3. Shawn Conlin was also voted as Moweaqua's President in Christian County. The results were still pending from Shelby County. 

 

In Taylorville, Jim Olive defeated Ray Koonce with 72.85% of the votes in Ward 1 for Alderman. Taylorville also elected four members for their school board as Lori Wemple (19.21%), Carla Mickey (18.8%), Ronald Mizer (16.71%), and Ann Chandler (14.07%) were voted in. 

 

In Edinburg, Daniel Freeman, Cory Hunsley, and Jayme Francis were all elected for Village Trustee. In Stonington, Anthony Opey Rusher, Tara Ramsey, and Caleb Grover were all elected for Village Trustee. 

 

Voter turnout was fairly low.  Assumption had the highest percentage with a little over 33% of registered voters coming out to vote. To see a full list of the election results click here.

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