Kearney Aldermen, School Board, and Proposition A Results
/Voters went to the polls on Tuesday, April 8, to decide who would serve in elected positions and if the city residents would approve a new half-cent sales tax to help fund Kearney Police initiatives. Here are the unofficial results from the Clay County Board of Elections:
Board of Aldermen
Ward 1 Alderman candidate Gerri Spencer and incumbent Ward 2 Alderman Dan Holt ran unopposed and were automatically elected for those seats on the Board of Aldermen.
Kearney School Board
Four individuals ran for two open seats on the Kearney School District:
[X] Christina Lindsay – 27.03%
Michael Joe Hickey – 5.18%
Justin Cook – 19.21%
[X] Jason Klindt – 30.34%
Proposition A
Residents also voted on Proposition A, that would allow the Kearney Police Department to expand its capabilities, update critical equipment, and effectively address the rise in activity through a half-cent sales tax.
Proposition A was narrowly defeated. 51.64% of voters said no, while 48.12% were in favor of the measure.
“I'm disappointed in the outcome, but I appreciate the continued support we receive from the community,” Chief Mark Thomas told KPGZ News. “The Kearney Police Department will always provide the service and protection to our community that we have always been committed to in the past as well as in the future.”
KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story.
