Kellerman Wins Pinckneyville Mayoral Race By Big Margin
August Kellerman wins the Pinckneyville mayoral race with 68 percent of the vote 773 to 285 over Joseph Holder who held the post since 1995. Lois Heisner and George Culley also run in the crowded contest with scattered results for other city commissioner races. Incumbents hold three open seats as Kevin Hicks Samuel Falk and Leonard Heisner Jr claim commissioner roles alongside Kellerman’s successor in Accounts and Finances.
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Franklin County approves school facilities tax and bond issues
Franklin County voters approve a 1 percent school facilities sales tax by 4 366 to 3 393, estimated to raise about 2.4 million annually for nine districts for construction and improvements. Mount Vernon Township High School District backs a 19.8 million bond for its share of a 62 million project to build a new high school and redevelop the old campus. Old Shawneetown rejects village wide trash collection 4 to 6. The tax proceeds and bond plans are set to fund construction and district wide improvements.
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Gregg elected new Harrisburg mayor in landslide win
Eric E. Gregg won the Harrisburg mayoral race with 856 votes, defeating Ron Morse who had 437 and David R. Taylor with 389. Incumbent Valerie Mitchell did not seek re election. Gregg vows economic development and repurposing boarded up downtown buildings, aiming to leverage state and federal programs.
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Marion City Council Picks Seek Unity For Budget Focus
Rix Rinella Goss and Patton were elected to the Marion council. Goss said the group can work as one to move the city forward, emphasizing alignment on revenue and expenses, low taxes, and a balanced budget. Patton, a newcomer, said he is excited to serve and do his best.
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