Registered voters in Winslow should have all received their ballots for a special election to be held on Nov. 5. On the ballot are two items affecting Winslow residents.
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First, Proposition 422, which is an amendment to the Winslow City Charter. A passing vote will bring Winslow up to date with new Arizona State legislation.
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Recently, Arizona legislatures passed a law requiring cities and towns to hold their elections in November rather than May.
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If the amendment does not pass, it could result in a lawsuit being filed by the State of Arizona against the City of Winslow for non-compliance with state law.
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Second on the ballot is the Winslow Unified School District Override tax. The tax, which has been in place for approximately two decades is a property tax at the rate of 2.58 cents per $100 of assessed property value.
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According to a statement from Winslow Junior High School Student Advisor Amber Martinez, a passing vote would help continue funding for all day kindergarten, honors courses, technology in classrooms and vocational programs.
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For the election, with a deadline of 7 p.m. on Nov. 5, no polling places will open. Ballots must be signed and completed in blue or black ink and can be mailed to the county recorder at no cost to the voter. Ballots may also be dropped at Winslow City Hall, located at 21 N. Williamson Ave. or the drive-up ballot drop box located at 619 E. Third St.
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