May 22, 2001 West Liberty School Election

Voters in the West Liberty School District defeated two school bond questions on May 22, 2001.

• A $6.75 million bond to build a new high school

• Permission to exceed $2.70 but not surpass $4.05 per $1,000 of assessed value of taxable property

A 60% majority was required for passage of these issues.  Both issues won more than 50% but less than 60% approval.

A third question, a tax levy not to exceed $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed value, was approved.  This issue only required 50% to pass.

Johnson County voters in parts of Lincoln and Scott townships were able to vote in this election.  Map  Polling place hours were noon to 8 p.m. at West Liberty City Hall.  The voter registration deadline was 5 p.m. Friday, May 11.

West Liberty School District elections are conducted by the Muscatine County Auditor's Office.  For more information, contact the Muscatine County Auditor at (563) 263-5821.