Growth minded Holcomb council members set to take office
After a tight race 339 ballots were counted, with Newman finishing first and Davis second. Newman spoke of continuing a progressive growth path, addressing truck traffic, beautification, and safety projects with Sunflower Electric’s expansion and Highway 50 work looming. Davis emphasized transparency and public access as the new council prepares for impact of sales tax, traffic shifts, and budget cuts. Newcomers McCallister Matheson and others express readiness to tackle upcoming city issues and support the transition.
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Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Railroad Avenue
Main Street
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Finney County
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Voters approve county sales tax for building and roads
Finney County voters approved a quarter cent sales tax to fund the Existing Building and Road Maintenance Program. The rate rises July 1 from 7.2% to 7.45% and sunsets in 2015, with about $2.2 million needed annually. Voter turnout varied by locale, with Holcomb highest at 28.11%. County officials expect revenue to cover maintenance needs and ease future property tax pressure.
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Pete Olson
Mayo
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Garden City
Holcomb
Finney County
Olson
Larry Jones
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