Voters in Montgomery County will head to the polls today (Tuesday), to cast their ballots in a Special Red Oak School District Election. On the ballot, is Public Measure “A,” a renewal of the 10-year Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL), and a PPEL income surtax. If approved, the 10-year Levy would authorize a tax of not more than $1.34 per $1,000 of taxable property valuation within the Red Oak School District, beginning June 30^th 2021, and a tax on personal income starting December 31^st for each calendar year, and commencing with the 2020 calendar year.

Proceeds from the levy would be used for building construction or repairs, plus equipment, technology and transportation purchases. The PPEL needs a simple majority in order to pass.

Voters may vote absentee in-person at the Auditor’s Office today from 8-a.m. until 11-a.m. The polls open at Noon, and close at 8-p.m.

The polling site is the Montgomery County Fairground’s Gold Building.