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Cape Girardeau leaders urge voters to approve water referendum ahead of Tuesday election
Summary
Mayor and multiple council members urged residents to vote yes on a city water referendum scheduled the day after the Aug. 4 council meeting, saying the utility lacks revenue needed for expansion and system improvements.
Mayor Kinder and members of the Cape Girardeau City Council urged residents on Aug. 4 to vote in favor of a city water referendum scheduled for the next day, saying the city's water utility lacks revenue needed for expansion and future improvements.
The appeal came during council communications and remarks before the regular meeting. "I just want to encourage all citizens in the city of Cape Girardeau to support the, the water referendum that's on the ballot tomorrow," Councilmember Dan Preston said. "Nothing is more important to the current times and the future of a community than good, clean, fresh, healthy water."
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