After eleven ballot measures in a row pass, one is finally voted down
The streak has ended. The approval of eleven consecutive ballot issues in Independence fell Tuesday as 60.45 percent of voters said “no” to a sales tax increase that would have funded additional police officers, equipment, facilities and technology. “The people have spoken,” Independence Mayor Don Reimal said Tuesday night shortly after the final precinct reported. Reimal and other supporters informally gathered at The Courthouse Exchange. “We need to take a look at what they’ve said, look at their concerns and see what we can do to alleviate their concerns.