The Prophetstown Fire Protection District received overwhelming support for the two tax measures they placed on Tuesday’s election ballot.
The two measures allow the district to increase its tax levies by .15% for the Ambulance Service and .1% for the Fire Service. The Fire Service increase received a 70% yes vote with the Ambulance Service receiving a 76% affirmative vote with about 21% of registered voters casting a ballot. The district has struggled for several years with its budget trying to and keep pace with increased costs in equipment and payroll.
Many of the races for positions on various boards in the area saw few contested races. Erie and Tampico will see new faces on the Village Boards.
The Erie Village Board had six candidates competing for three open seats. Incumbents Joseph Froeliger (119) and Quincy Pool (98) retained their seats with Rollie Elder (109) replacing incumbent Becky Cox (86).
The Tampico Village Board had five candidates competing for the four open positions. Tammy Kendell (60) and Ryan DeBrock (59) both will return to the board with newcomers Sherry Coleman (70) and Susan Dean (62) joining the group. Bruce Peltier will serve as Tampico’s new mayor running unopposed.
The Prophetstown Fire Protection District had three candidates for two open seats on its board of trustees. Incumbent James Thompson retained his seat (309) with newcomer Tony Wade (324) besting Billy lane (158).
12.7% of registered county voters cast a ballot.
