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Board explains choice of September referendum date after public questions about $64,000 election cost
Summary
Residents asked why the district scheduled a September referendum vote that the county estimated would cost about $64,000 instead of holding it with November elections. The district said consultants recommended a standalone September vote to focus attention on the referendum and improve chances of passage.
Residents questioned the timing and cost of the district's planned referendum vote after the Union County estimate of roughly $64,000 to run a September election was cited on the agenda. John Griese asked whether holding the referendum in September — with its estimated cost — was prudent compared with a November election that typically draws higher turnout. Superintendent Ed Grandy said…
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