Local News: Low turnout election produces tight races (4/10/21)
Saturday, April 10, 2021 Verona use tax fails, Aurora school bond issue passes Tuesdays election resolved numerous bi-county races, some by the slightest of margins, in a year with many unopposed races. County clerks tallied one of the lowest voter turnouts for Aprils vote in recent years. The Lawrence County count ran 9.13 percent with a little over 2,116 votes. Barry County did even more poorly, mustering only 6.7 percent turnout or 1,483 votes. A lack of contests at the municipal level contributed to apathy among voters. Barry County cities Purdy The real change occurring from Tuesda...
Source: monett-times.com