What Do You Need to Know to Vote “No”?
Voting “no” on Public Measure LY is a vote against the plan to borrow $94.5 million, plus $30.2 interest, to build a new larger jail. If more than 40% of votes on the measure are “no,” it will fail.
Register to vote in Johnson County.
In order to register and vote in Johnson County for the Nov. 3, you must be a U.S. citizen, and Iowa resident, and at least 18 years old by Nov. 3.
Vote “no” before Nov. 3
Johnson County voters can vote at any early voting location, regardless of your Election Day polling location from Oct. 14 through Nov. 2
Vote “no” on
Nov. 3.
You must voting in your normal polling place on Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bring your ID.
In Iowa, voters are required to provide one of the following forms of identification.
Iowa Driver’s License (not expired more than 90 days)
Iowa Non-Operator ID (not expired more than 90 days)
U.S. Passport (not expired)
U.S. Military ID or Veteran ID (not expired)
Iowa Voter Identification Card (must be signed)
Tribal ID Card/Document (must be signed, with photo, not expired)
Flip your ballot over.
Public Measure LY is on the back of the ballot it reads:
“Shall the County of Johnson, State of Iowa, issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not exceeding the amount of $94,500,000 for the purpose of acquiring land and constructing, equipping and furnishing a new sheriff’s office and jail facility?”
You should fill in the bubble next to “no” to vote “no.”