There is a special election tomorrow, and residents in the Perry School District are encouraged to head to the polls.
There is only one question on the ballot, and it involves the revenue purpose statement (RPS) for how the District plans to utilize their Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) funds. Districts statewide are required to hold RPS elections, following the passage of the SAVE extension through 2050 by the Iowa Legislature last year. Perry Superintendent Clark Wicks emphasizes that this is not a new tax on residents, rather it allows the school to access the funds for projects at their discretion. Specifically related to this RPS are the upcoming improvements to Perry Middle School.
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. tomorrow. Residents in Dallas and Greene counties will vote at the McCreary Community Building in Perry, while Boone County residents will vote at the County Shed in Berkley. To view a detailed outline of the Perry revenue purpose statement, click the link below to access a sample ballot.