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Two essential law enforcement taxes are on the short list of local ballot issues today.

Jackson County voters will decide whether to renew a quarter-cent sales tax for the Community Backed Anti-Drug Tax (COMBAT) for seven more years.

In Clay County, voters will determine whether to extend an eighth-cent sales tax for 12 more years.

Make your voice count: Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Here are The Star’s recommendations on selected issues:

JACKSON COUNTY

Question: Shall the county continue its countywide, quarter-cent sales tax for seven years for the purpose of the arrest, prosecution, incarceration, treatment and prevention (including D.A.R.E. programs) of drug-related offenses and violent crimes? — YES

Independence School District

Question: Shall the Independence School District issue general obligation bonds worth $85 million to build two elementary schools and to renovate and improve existing school buildings, resulting in an estimated increase of 15 cents per $100 in assessed valuation of real and personal property? — YES

CLAY COUNTY

Question: Shall Clay County extend its countywide, eighth-cent sales tax for 12 years to provide law enforcement services that would include maintenance of current facilities and to provide for the incarceration of inmates? — YES

Liberty

Question: Shall the city repeal its smoke-free law and enact a new law that would prohibit smoking in more public places, including all bars and restaurants? — YES

Posted on Mon, Nov. 02, 2009 10:15 PM

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