Election Results
I'm sorry if any Ortleyites from afar have been kept in suspense wondering about the election outcome. In April 12's election, Darlene Olson was the winner at 20 votes, with Barbara Witte receiving 9 votes. Congratulations to Darlene on her reelection victory, and to Barbara on her well-fought campaign.
A strange event happened in connection with the Roberts County Jail bond issue, which you may read about in detail at The Sisseton Courier. County-wide, the vote was 52.4% in favor of the bond issue, which everyone thought was a loss, since it had been announced that a 60% yes vote was necessary for the bond issue to pass. But it was discovered in the 11th hour that the 60% rule doesn't apply to counties, so the bond issue passed.
In the Town of Ortley, Ortley Township, and Alto Township, there were a total of 17 "yes" votes and 25 "no" votes on the bond issue. Some local voters reported that they didn't know about the bond issue until election day or shortly before.
Congratulations to all who chose to participate in the exercise of democracy. Every vote counts!
A strange event happened in connection with the Roberts County Jail bond issue, which you may read about in detail at The Sisseton Courier. County-wide, the vote was 52.4% in favor of the bond issue, which everyone thought was a loss, since it had been announced that a 60% yes vote was necessary for the bond issue to pass. But it was discovered in the 11th hour that the 60% rule doesn't apply to counties, so the bond issue passed.
In the Town of Ortley, Ortley Township, and Alto Township, there were a total of 17 "yes" votes and 25 "no" votes on the bond issue. Some local voters reported that they didn't know about the bond issue until election day or shortly before.
Congratulations to all who chose to participate in the exercise of democracy. Every vote counts!
posted by Michael | 7:49 AM
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