A sales tax increase plus two EGF arenas equals a special election

(KNOX) – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in conjunction with the state general election in the City of East Grand Forks on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to vote on the following questions:

Imposition of Sales and Use Tax for Civic Center Project

Shall the City of East Grand Forks be authorized to (i) impose a temporary sales and use tax of one percent (1%) to finance all or a portion of the costs of the reconstruction and remodeling of, and upgrades and additions to, the Civic Center Sports Complex, for a period of 20 years or until approximately $6,745,000 plus the costs of collecting and administering the tax and the costs of issuing any bonds including interest is collected, whichever comes first; and (ii) issue general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,745,000, plus associated bonding costs, to finance such project?

The total sales and use tax approved by voters at this election to finance this project and any other project will not exceed one percent (1%).

Ο          YES

Ο          NO

Imposition of Sales and Use Tax for VFW Memorial Arena Project

Shall the City of East Grand Forks be authorized to (i) impose a temporary sales and use tax of one percent (1%) to finance all or a portion of the costs of the reconstruction and remodeling of, and upgrades and additions to, the VFW Memorial Arena for a period of 20 years or until approximately $8,000,000 plus the costs of collecting and administering the tax and the costs of issuing any general obligation bonds including interest is collected, whichever comes first; and (ii) issue general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000, plus associated bonding costs, to finance such project?

The total sales and use tax approved by voters at this election to finance this project and any other project will not exceed one percent (1%).

Ο           YES

Ο           NO

The precincts and polling places for this special election are those precincts which have been established by the City for state general elections.  These polling places are as follows:

1st Ward Polling Place:  East Grand Forks Senior Center; 538 Rhinehart Drive SE

2nd Ward Polling Place:  City Hall, 600 Demers Avenue NW

3rd Ward Polling Place:  Senior High School, 1420 4^th Ave NW

4th Ward Polling Place:  Senior High School, 1420 4^th Ave NW

5th Ward Polling Place:  Senior High School, 1420 4^th Ave NW

Any eligible voter residing in the City may vote at said election at the polling place designated above.  The polls for said election will be open between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the date of said election.

A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election.  An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling places on election day.