Logan County residents say no to “nickel tax,” superintendent issues response
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Logan County residents voted against a proposed 5.9-cent “nickel tax” to help fund school construction, repairs, renovations and maintenance on Election Day.
4,704 (68.5%) voted against the tax, and 2,164 (31.5%) voted for it.
The Logan County Board of Education approved the ballot language for the proposed levy during a special called meeting in August.
The measure would have levied 5.9 cents for every $100 of assessed value of real and personal property.
Logan County Schools Superintendent Dan Costellow issued the following:
On behalf of our Board of Education and school community, I want to sincerely thank the voters of Logan County who took time to learn about this issue, ask questions, and participate in this election. While this was not the outcome we had hoped for, we respect the decision of our voters and appreciate everyone who took part in the process.
Our facility needs remain, and we will continue working with our Board of Education to determine the best path forward with the resources available. There will be some difficult decisions ahead, but our commitment to providing the best possible opportunities for our students remains unchanged. Regardless of how anyone voted, my hope is that we will move forward together with a common goal of making our schools the best they can be for our children and our communities.
Dr. Dan Costellow
Superintendent
Logan County Schools
