Granite Shoals voters passed 17 propositions on the May 4 ballot. According to the Burnet County Elections Office, the vast majority of them passed with high percentages in favor, including a 1% sales and use tax. The rest primarily offered updates to the city charter with the only close votes involving the city secretary’s role as it applies to evaluations and job duties. The following are preliminary results in lieu of canvassing:
• Proposition 1 – For, 210 votes (75.27%); Against 69 votes (24.73%). Should the city re-adopt a local sales and use tax at the rate of 1% to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets?
Proposition A For, 240 votes (86.96%); Against 36 votes (13.04%). Shall article III, section 3.01 of the city charter (Composition) be amended to remove language from the initial adoption of the charter in 2005 regarding the appointment of city council place 5 because that position is now elected?
