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The Baxter County Election Commission issued the following public notice:
NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS OF BAXTER COUNTY, ARKANSAS
In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-109, notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the below named school district(s) (the “District”) will be held on May 9, 2023 .
CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT #50
42.3 MILLS SCHOOL TAX
This represents no change from the previous year. The total tax levy proposed above includes 25 mills for the maintenance and operation and operation of schools. 0 dedicated maintenance and operation mills, and 17.3 for debt service previously voted as continuing debt service pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness.
The district may use surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage other purposes.
COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT #60
32.67 MILLS SCHOOL TAX
ZONES 1-5
The total rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax of 25.0 mills (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No.74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for the maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 32.67 mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 7.67 mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by the debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes.
The total proposed school tax levy of 32.67 mills represents the same rate presently being collected.
COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT #60
ZONE 4
- RUSSEL DUGGINS
COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT #60
ZONE 5
- CAMERON ROSS
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT #9
To submit the question of voting a total school tax rate (state and local) of 34.41 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in the District. The proposed tax includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No.74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by the District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in the District. The total proposed tax levy of 34.41 mills includes 25.29 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation, 6.87 mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness (the “Existing Indebtedness”) and 2.25 new debt service mills. The 2.25 new debt service mills plus the existing 6.87 debt service mills now pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness, which debt service mills will continue after retirement of the bonds to which now pledged, will be a continuing debt service tax until the retirement of proposed bonds to be issued in the principal amount of $55,530,000 and which will mature over a period of 30 years and will be issued for the purpose of erecting and equipping new school facilities and making additions and improvements to existing facilities. While the Existing Indebtedness is outstanding, the surplus revenues produced each year by the existing 6.87 debt service mills may be used by the District for other school purposes. After the Existing Indebtedness is retired, the surplus revenues produced each year by the existing 6.87 debt service mills may be used by the District, first, for the scheduled payment of principal of and interest on the bonds and, second, for the maintenance of, and improvements to, school facilities. The surplus revenues produced each year by the new 2.25 debt service mills may be used by the District, first, for the scheduled payment of principal of and interest on the bonds and, second, for the maintenance of, and improvements to, school facilities.
The total proposed school tax levy of 34.41 mills represents an increase of 2.25 mills from the rate presently being levied.
And to:
To elect one (1) member to the Board of Directors for a term of 4 (four) years;
- STEWART ROGERS
- SCOTT BOOTH
- SCOTT BRYANT
MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT #30
35.91 MILLS SCHOOL TAX
The total rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax 25.0 mills (the Statewide Uniform Rate) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No.74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No.74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by the School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 35.91 mills includes 35.91 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation of schools.
NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT #61
37.39 MILLS SCHOOL TAX
The total rate proposed includes the uniform rate of tax (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 37.39 mills includes 30.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and 7.39 mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by the debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes.
VIOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT #15
40.62 MILLS SCHOOL TAX
This represents no change from the previous year. The total tax levy proposed above includes 25 mills for the maintenance and operation of schools, 0 dedicated maintenance and operation mills dedicated for purposes authorized by law, and 15.62 mills for debt service previously voted as a continuing debt service tax pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The district may use surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage for other purposes.
Only qualified electors of the District will have the right to vote and the electors may vote either for or against the question described above.
VOTING IN BAXTER COUNTY
Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Tuesday May 2, 2023 through Monday May 8, 2023 (excluding the weekend) at the following location:
Baxter County Courthouse
1 East 7th Street, Mountain Home
Ballots will be opened, processed, canvassed and counted at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 9, 2023 at the following location on the second floor:
Baxter County Courthouse
1 East 7th Street, Mountain Home
The election will be held between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday May 9, 2023 at the following locations:
Baxter County Courthouse
1 East 7th Street, Mountain Home, Arkansas
Election Commission Headquarters
213 E. 5th Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Eastside Baptist Church
718 East 9th Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Northeast Lakeside Fire Station
5482 Hwy 62 East, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Henderson Fire Station
12487 Hwy 62 East, Henderson, Arkansas 72544
Midway Safety Training Center
170 Dillard Drive, Midway, AR 72651
Lakeview City Hall
14 Skyles Lane, Lakeview, Arkansas 72642
Salesville City Hall
46 Gillespie Street, Salesville, AR 72653
Lone Rock Baptist Church
6726 Push Mountain Road, Norfork, AR 72658
A list of appointed election officials, deputy county clerks, or additional deputies hired to conduct early voting can be found beginning Monday April 24, 2023 at the following location:
Baxter County Courthouse-County Clerks Office
1 East 7th Street, Mountain Home
An objection to the service of an elected official, deputy county clerk, or additional deputy must be filed as follows:
Baxter County Election Commissioners
Baxter County Courthouse
1 East 7th Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
or call Lynne Weaver 870-580-1060
