proposition 1

Proposition 1 passage provides relief for Emergency Management

Casey Morell and Alexandra Olgin and Megan Schultz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:18:59 +0000

After months of campaigning, members of the Boone County Office of Emergency Management were finally able to celebrate after Proposition 1 passed with a majority. Supporters filled Bleu Restaurant and Wine Bar all night as the votes came in. The proposition will increase the sales tax in Boone County by 3/8’s of a cent and the money collected will go towards upgrades for 911 emergency communication services. Operations Manager at the Office of Emergency Management Joe Piper was so stunned by the victory he was speechless.

Increased funding to help young people

Rehman Tungekar — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:30:04 +0000

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Jefferson City voters reject move to expand city limits

Asia Myles — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:44:39 +0000

Cole County and Jefferson City residents voted against extending Jefferson City’s boundaries last week. Proposition One would have extended city limits to include an area called Meadows by the Lake along with two hotels and a store within the area.

City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus said there was a high voter turnout, and 65 percent of voters agreed with it. But, the support needed to pass the proposition was still a little short of 66.6 percent. Nickolaus said the reason for the proposition failure could be tied to voters not being informed about it.

Boone County's Prop 1 aims to improve youth services

Lee Jian Chung — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:44:28 +0000

On Tuesday’s ballot, Boone county residents will decide on whether to introduce a Community Children’s Service Fund to improve mental health and shelter services for youth under 19 years of age.