BENTON, Mo. — In addition to city questions, no-tax-increase school bond proposals, a fire tax levy and school board races are among issues to be decided Tuesday during Scott County’s municipal election.
Precincts will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
__SCHOOL DISTRICTS__
__Sikeston R-6__
There are two seats with three-year terms available on the Sikeston R-6 school board. Voters will choose two of the four candidates: Rebecca Steward, Lori Caldwell, Matthew Drake and Allison Lauren Cox.
__Kelly__
Voters in the Scott County R-4 “Kelly” School District will decide the fate of Proposition Kelly Schools 2022, which asks the following: “Shall the Board of Education of the Scott County R-4 School District, without an estimated increase in the current debt service property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of $6.5 million for the purpose of providing funds to install a secure vestibule and complete renovations at the Middle School; to construct, equip and furnish a new building with a classroom, lockers and weight room; to replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) as needed; to replace the High School gymnasium bleachers; to install baseball/softball field lighting; to the extent funds are available, complete other repairs and renovations to the existing facilities of the District; and issue general obligation funds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of theSchool District is estimated to remain unchanged at 75 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of real and personal property.” A four-sevenths majority is needed for the issue to pass.
Also, there are two school board races in the Kelly district. Voters will choose two of the following five candidates to serve a three-year term on the board: Dorothy Lewer, Robby Lemonds, Robert Gill, Lance Adams and Kris Heacox. There is also a one-year term available on the board, and voters will choose either Kindel Ward or Todd Hall to fill that position.
__Scott Central__
There are two three-year terms available, and one candidate, Alissa Harper, for the Scott County Central Board of Education. Running unopposed in his bid for election to the Scott County Central Board of Education for the remainder of a three-year term expiring in April 2024 is Hunter Juden.
__Oran__
The Oran R-3 School District has three candidates vying for the two seats on its board of education: Carrie L. Massey, Travis Bickings and Tiffany Schaefer. Terms are for three years. Also, Dan Hahn is the sole candidate for a two-year term on the school board.
__Chaffee__
Voters in the Chaffee R-2 School District will decide Proposition K.I.D.S. which asks the following: “Shall the Board of Education of the Chaffee R-2 School District, without an estimated increase in the current debt service property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of $2.15 million for the purpose of providing funds to redesign building entrances and reconfigure offices to increase the staff’s ability to have more control of the initial entry process for the safety and security for students and staff; to replace the Activities Center flooring; to construct, equip and furnish a new storage facility, to replace exterior windows and doors districtwide; to the extent funds are available, complete other repairs and improvements to the existing facilities of the district; and issue general obligation bonds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the school district is estimated to remain unchanged at $1.25 per $100 of assessed valuation of real and personal property.” A four-sevenths majority is needed for the issue to pass.
Also, Chaffee voters will choose two people to serve three-year terms on the school board. Candidates are Lori Whistler, Blaine Swinford, Grayson Glueck, Jennifer (Vandeven) Lynn and Scott Barnhart.
__Scott City__
Scott City R-1 voters will decide Proposition K.I.D.S. which asks the following question: “Shall the Board of Education of the Scott City R-1 School District, without an estimated increase in the current debt service property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of $4 million for the purpose of providing funds to upgrade heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, to construct, equip and furnish a new elementary gymnasium, to complete elementary classroom and hallway improvements, to update restrooms districtwide; to install parking lot lighting; to resurface the parking lot adding new visitor parking spaces; to enclose the walkways to the shop and FEMA building, increasing safety and security for students and staff; to renovate the library and media center; to complete track and football field upgrades; to the extent funds are available, complete other repairs and improvements to the existing facilities of the district; and issue general obligation bonds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the school district is estimated to remain unchanged at 49 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of real and personal property.” A four-sevenths majority is needed for the issue to pass.
In the Scott City R-1 district, there are three candidates vying for the two positions on the school board: Gary Miller, Timothy Lowery and Ashley D. Gentry. The terms are for three years. Also, Nathan Littlepage is unopposed in his bid for the remainder of an unexpired three-year term on the school board.
__CITIES__
__Sikeston__
Sikeston voters will answer the following question regarding fireworks: “Shall the City Council of the City of Sikeston adopt the proposed ordinance number 6253, the full text of which is available in he city clerk’s office and on the city’s website (www.sikeston.org), allowing with certain restrictions, the discharge of fireworks within the city limits of the city of Sikeston?”
In the City of Sikeston, there is one contested race on the city council. John Leible and Lori Caldwell are vying for the councilman at-large position, which is a three-year term. Running unopposed are Tom Robison, Ward I councilman; and Onethia T. Williams, Ward IV councilman. These are also for three-year terms.
__Benton__
Running unopposed in the City of Benton are Gerry Lynn Hennemann, alderman Ward 1; and David Gelsheimer, alderman Ward II. These are two year terms.
__Blodgett__In the City of Blodgett, David Russell is unopposed in his bid for another four-year term as mayor. Also unopposed are Lisa Haynes, alderman Ward1; and Shane Biby, alderman Ward II.
__Chaffee__
The following candidates are unopposed in the Chaffee City Council races: Ronald Davis, Ward I councilperson; Randy Dooley, Ward II councilperson; Darla Buckhannon-Britain, Ward III councilperson; and Ronald Eichhorn, Ward IV councilperson.
__Commerce__
Commerce voters will decide the following question: “Shall the Village of Commerce be authorized to forgo annual elections if the number of candidates who have filed for a particular office is equal to the number of positions in the office to be filled by the election?”
__Haywood City__
There are two, two-year terms for the village of Haywood City and two candidates: Linda Williams and Robert Walls.
__Kelso__
Larry J. McClain and Michael Landewee are unopposed in their bids to serve the two, two-year terms on Kelso’s Board of Trustees. Kelso voters will also be asked the following question to increase the village’s general tax rate levy: “Shall there be a 13-cent increase in levy on $100 assessed valuation for general municipal purposes for four years beginning in 2022 for fire protection?”
__Lambert__
There are five candidates and five positions available for the village of Lambert’s trustees: Janet Schiwitz, Jerry Don Wolsey, Amy Wolsey, Arthur A. Schiwitz and LaDonna Bollinger. Voters in Lambert will also be asked “Shall the village of Lambert be authorized to forgo annual elections for six years if the number of candidates who have filed for a particular office is equal to the number of positions in the office to be filled by the election?”
__Miner__
Running unopposed in his bid for another two-year term as mayor of Miner is Frank Tatum. Also unopposed are James Alsup for Ward I alderperson and Kay Whitaker for Ward II alderperson, both two-year terms.
__Oran__
Oran voters will choose either Gil Roslen or Jarrett Whitmore to fill the Ward II alderman on the city council. Running unopposed are Gary Senciboy, mayor; Marcia Roslen, city collector; Ronald L. Deibold Sr., Ward I alderman; Karen Diebold, Ward III alderman; and Kevin L. Williams, Ward IV alderman. All are for two-year terms. There is no candidate listed for the Ward III alderman, one-year term.
__Scott City__
Scott City voters will once decide the local use tax issue. They will be asked the following: “Shall the City of Scott City impose a local use tax, provided that if the local sales tax rate is reduced or raised by voter approval, the local use tax rate shall also be reduced or raised by the same action?”
Running unopposed for Scott City’s city council are Mike Rymer, councilman Ward I; Heather Ingvalson, councilman Ward II; Jack Howard, councilman Ward III; and Cody Page, councilman Ward IV.
__Vanduser__
There are two candidates and two positions for the village of Vanduser’s Board of Trustees: Kevin Burchard and Robert Verble.
__FIRE__
Voters who reside in the Scott County Rural Fire Protection District, will be asked the following question: “Shall the Board of Directors of the Scott County Rural Fire Protection District be authorized to levy an additional tax of not more than 50 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for the purpose of providing funds or the general support of the District including increasing the level of fire services and making capital improvements throughout the District?”