One Village of Bluffton and one Bluffton Precinct B issue on November 5 ballot
View Bluffton A ballot HERE, Bluffton B ballot HERE and Bluffton C ballot HERE.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Including the well-publicized race for U.S. president and vice president, all Bluffton Precinct A, B and C voters will have 23 federal, state and regional items to vote on in the November 5, 2024 general election. Precinct B votes also have a liquor license to consider. ▶︎
The Village of Bluffton ballot issue is as follows:
Proposed Municipal Income Tax Village of Bluffton
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage Shall the Ordinance providing for a 0.4 per cent levy increase on income for raising revenue for the capital needs and operations of the Safety Services Departments of the Village of Bluffton, Ohio which includes the Bluffton EMS, Bluffton Fire, and Bluffton Police Departments be passed?
Vote For the Income Tax OR Against the Income Tax
Precinct B only:
Local Liquor Option for Particular Use at Business Location (By Petition) Bluffton B
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by 1861 Wine Lounge LLC, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of restaurant at 115 N. Main St. Bluffton, OH 45817, in this precinct?
Vote Yes OR No
Information on polling places and other voter resources is at https://www.allen.boe.ohio.gov/
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