May 19, 2024

Don’t forget to vote. You can vote early until noon today, November 6th, at your County Courthouse.. Election day is tomorrow, NOvember 7th, and the polls will be open from 7:00 in the morning until 7:00 in the evening.

In Miami County, besides individual race for City Council and school boards, Miami County is proposing a new quarter-cent sales tax to pay for the renovation, repair and expansion of the historic Miami County Courthouse in Paola. Paola USD 368 is proposing a $40 million school bond that would fund a variety of projects at each of the school district’s buildings.

The city of Osawatomie is proposing the renewal of a quarter-cent sales tax for public safety equipment. The sales tax initially was approved in 2018 and funded the purchase of a firetruck for the fire department and municipal court software for the police department. The tax would be extended through 2036. Let your voice be heard. Vote!