Early voting for May 6 election begins

Early voting for the May 6 election began on Monday.

There are several items that Falls County residents will decide on.

In Marlin, city residents will decide on a mayor and two council members along with a special election for Proposition A to fund an Economic Development Corporation. 

In the mayoral election incumbent Carolyn R. Lofton will face Susan R. Byrd. In Precinct 5, Cecil Sparks will not face a challenger. In precinct 3, Debra A. Levels-McDavid will also face no challenger.

The proposition will lower the current ½ of one percent sales and use tax to ¼ of one percent to fund a Type B EDC which can fund projects eligible under certain circumstances.

County voters will see a proposition for Emergency Services District 1, 2 and 3 to authorize an increase in the maximum ad valorem ta rate that the districts may impose on property within the district to a rate not to exceed 10 cents per $100 valuation. The current tax rate is less than 3 cents per $100 valuation.

Early voting for the city election began Monday and will run through Friday at 101 Fortune Street in Marlin from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Election day voting will be in the same place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

County voters can vote early at the County Annex, 1910 Industrial Park Road in Marlin. Hours are Wednesday, April 26, through Friday, April 28, and May 1 and 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

On election day Emergency Services District 1 voting locations are: 101, 102 and 103 - Methodist Church , 411 Coleman Street in Marlin; 201, 202 and 203 - BTW Alumni, 216 Falls Street, Marlin.

On election day Emergency Services District 2 voting locations are: 401, 402 and 403 – Chilton VFD, 2589 State Hwy 7, Chilton.

On election day Emergency Services District 3 voting locations are: 301, 302 and 303 - D Brown Library, 203 N 2nd Street, Rosebud.

There is also a $14 million bond issue in Chilton ISD. 

This will include an increase to the district’s I&S tax rate of $0.2961 cents per $100 valuation. Projects will be funded based on new valuations and growth within the district.

The district’s 2023 bond package includes: safety and security upgrades to the Primary as well as the Secondary campus; renovations to the Primary school including to restrooms, classrooms, common

areas, and the library; adding classroom space to the existing high school to allow for removal of the

existing portable classrooms to enhance safety and security; upgrades to the existing Ag Shop; an expanded and renovated cafetorium; a new band hall with storage space; added locker rooms and weight room to the existing gym; and updated playgrounds.

Early voting is Wednesday, April 26, through Friday, April 28, and May 1 and 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Chilton High School. Election day voting is at the Chilton VFD building from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.