Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

H-M-S PPEL vote is Tuesday

Last measure passed with 69 percent in 2013

Patrons in the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District will vote on a ballot with no candidates next week.

The decennial vote on the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13 at polling stations in Hartley and Sanborn. If it's re-approved, revenue from the levy will continue to be used on things like improvement of grounds and facilities, construction, lease and purchase of equipment and technology, payment of debts contracted for building instruction, and transportation needs.

H-M-S Superintendent Patrick Carlin said continuation of the levy would allow...