Election Results: Taney County Sewer Tax Renewed, Merriam Woods Levy for Roads Passes

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 8:52 PM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

Taney County Voters give approval to two issues that were on the ballot Tuesday.

The Sewer Sales Tax, up for a third renewal, passes easily with just under 80% of the voters giving approval to continue the tax that funds sewer projects in the county.

Voters in Merriam Woods also pass a temporary increase in the property tax to finance road improvements within the city.

Unofficial results:
Sewer Sales Tax Renewal
Yes 1,518 79.27%
No 397 21.73%

Merriam Woods Property Tax Levy Increase for Roads
Yes 80 67.23%
No 39 33.77%

According to the information from the Taney County Clerk's Office, around 5% of Taney County Voters went to the polls for the Tuesday Election.

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