By state law, school millage stays in effect, even if the vote fails, due to the importance of education.

School superintendent Traci Streeter told us, “The main thing people need to know is we are not asking for more money. It’s is simple procedural. We are not asking for another millage increase.”

With all voting centers reporting, (early & absentee ballots included) unofficial vote totals are…..

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Drew County Assessor Cheri Adcock would like to remind all taxpayers who have personal and/or business property to assess it prior to May 31, 2022. A 10% late penalty will be added after that date.

Persons may assess by calling the office at 870-460-6240, or online at http://www.actdatascout.com. However, commercial assessments must be done either in person or online. They cannot be done over the phone.

If residents own their home and if it is their primary place of residence, they may qualify for a Homestead Tax Credit of up to $375. They should let the assessor’s office know if they will turn 65 by December 31, 2022, or if they have become disabled.

The City of Monticello is currently taking applications for a Part-Time Advertising & Promotion Administrative Assistant to work in City Hall. This individual will be the sole contact between the public, City Hall and the Advertising & Promotion Commission. (more…)

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Holmes Chapel Church
First Assembly of God Church
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Holmes Chapel Church
Shady Grove Baptist Church
Tillar Library
Wilmar School
Monticello Church of Christ

Here is the final list of candidates for city offices in Monticello, which will be voted on in the November election.

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1437 total early voters

1033 (70.7%) Republican
419 (28.7%) Democratic
9 (0.6%) Nonpartisan

The high Republican vote is due to the County Judge and County Clerk races both being decided on that ballot.

The Democratic ballot contained the State Representative race.

School board and Judicial races were on all three ballot choices.

Daily vote totals are posted to below. (more…)

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