Laclede County voters approved continuing a 1/2 cent sales tax for county operations in elections held Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Laclede County Clerk’s Office.
The vote continues the tax for a period of 10 years beginning in 2024 and ending Dec. 31, 2033. The tax is used for purposes including law enforcement, maintaining county roads, emergency management, emergency services and economic development. The issue was approved by 75 percent of voters, with 2,009 yes votes and 683 no votes.
There were 2,714 ballots cast in Tuesday’s election, which is a 12.28 percent voter turnout, according to the unofficial results.
In local city elections, incumbent Ward 1 Councilman Ken Eldridge retained his seat with 56 percent of the vote. Eldridge received 208 votes while his challenger Jeremy Goforth received 163 votes.
Other Lebanon City Council members were re-elected without opposition. They are Jonathan Reagan in Ward 2, Randy Wall in Ward 3 and Bob Garner in Ward 4.