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Aug. 7, 2012

Election Measures

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City of Cheney measure

City of Cheney Cheney Prop. 1

The city wants to renew a 4 percent tax on their electricity and natural gas bills to pay for street improvements to about five miles of city roads. The tax, which generates about $380,000 a year in revenue and would be extended until 2027, will expire at the end of this year unless reauthorized by voters.

Option Votes Pct
Approved 1,088 76.14%
Rejected 341 23.86%

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City of Cheney Cheney Prop. 2

The city also wants to renew the EMS levy of 50 cents per thousand dollars of assessed property value. The current levy will expire at the end of this year, and voters are being asked to reauthorize it for another six years.

Option Votes Pct
Yes 1,150 80.65%
No 276 19.35%

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