It is going to be interesting to see how many people come out to cast their vote on the proposition in which the county government seeks to secure $8.5 million in funds to use in county street repairs, sheriff department vehicle purchases, nutrition program vehicles, road and bridge equipment, and an update to the court systems computer software programs.

Voters still have time to go by the Maverick County courthouse and participate in the electoral process.

In the City Mayoral and Council member election being held at the Multi-Purpose Center, there have been 663 early votes recorded in the four days from Monday, April 24 to Thursday, April 27. Of the 29,789 registered voters in the county, 16,272 are registered and eligible to vote in the city non-partisan elections.

Up to now it’s not known how many mail-in ballots have been received by both government agencies for their respective elections.

Early voting for the $8.5 million Certificates of Obligation election will continue through May 2, 2017, and will be taking place at the Maverick County Commissioners courtroom located at 500 Quarry Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, with special hours during April 24 and May 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

 Election day will be on Saturday, May 6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The City voting period will continue through May 2 from 8 am to 5pm, with April 24 and May 2 having extended voting hours from 8 am to 8 pm. Election day will be held  on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the City’s Multi-Purpose Center, located at 480 South Adams Street, from 7 am to 7 pm.