FULLERTON — Ballots have begun rolling in ahead of next week’s special election in Fullerton.
Nance County Clerk Adrian Chlopek said that 207 ballots have been received so far. A total of 771 ballots were distributed to voters. She said that 15 ballots returned undeliverable and 2 were rejected because of signature. Voters are being asked two questions in the special election:
• Whether or not to continue the citywide Economic Development Program for another 20 years.
• Whether or not to continue to collect a 0.5 percent sales tax for another 15 years.
The current 0.5 percent sales tax has been in place since 2010.
The city announced earlier this month that up to 75 percent of LB840 funds would be dedicated to infrastructure projects — including street repairs, utility upgrades, and other essential services. The remaining funds would be earmarked for economic development programs, such as supporting small businesses, attracting new employers, and offering incentives for job creation and property development.
Ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday to be counted in the special election. Both questions need a simple majority of the returned ballots to pass.