The Votes Are In!

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Image: 911 call during election — Around 6:00 p.m. just before the poles closed at 7:00 p.m., Italy Fire Engines and an ambulance responded to a 911 call. Unfortunately, while the rescue teams were keeping the City of Italy safe, Italy Fire District #3 and it’s proposition for a tax increase failed to pass by a count of 167-166, leaving 54 of the 387 total ballots cast, unmarked.

911 call during election — Around 6:00 p.m. just before the poles closed at 7:00 p.m., Italy Fire Engines and an ambulance responded to a 911 call. Unfortunately, while the rescue teams were keeping the City of Italy safe, Italy Fire District #3 and it’s proposition for a tax increase failed to pass by a count of 167-166, leaving 54 of the 387 total ballots cast, unmarked. (Staff)

The Italy ISD School Board and the Italy Fire District results have been released. Cheryl Owen, and Marty Haight won the election for school board. The fire district tax increase results came in close, with 166 votes for and 167 votes against.

School Board

Cheryl Owen: 217 votes

Marty Haight: 161 votes

Elmerine Allen Bell: 133 votes

Russ Lewis: 101 votes

Henry Harris: 46 votes

Fire District results

Votes For: 166

Votes Against: 167

Out of the 387 total ballots cast for school board, only 333 people voted for the proposition, leaving 54 people who chose not to vote. Click here to read more about the ECES Disctrict No. 3 Proposition.