Donley County voters opposed two of eleven proposed amendments to the state constitution last Tuesday, but voters across the state approved all the propositions.
Turnout for the election was better locally than the state as a whole. Just less than 15 percent of registered Donley County voters cast ballots, while the statewide turnout hovered around eight percent.
By a margin of five votes, Donley County voters did not agree with Proposition 4, which would provide funding to emerging research universities.
Local voters also disapproved of Proposition 5, which would authorize the legislature to allow for a single appraisal review board for two or more adjoining appraisal entities that elect to provide for consolidated reviews of tax appraisals.
Proposition 11 received the largest margin of support from local voters, 291-62. That measure amends the state constitution to limit the power of eminent domain. The amendment would prohibit the taking of private property for transfer to a private entity for the purpose of economic development or to increase tax revenues. The amendment would also limit the legislature’s authority to grant the power of eminent domain in the future unless it is approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house.
The second most popular item on the ballot for local voters was Proposition 7, which they approved of by a margin of 256-96. That measure amends the constitution to allow members of the State Guard to hold civil offices.
A total of 360 people cast ballots in Donley County. There are 2,424 registered voters in the county.
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