On Feb. 12, Calhoun County Commissioners ordered an election for May 3 for Calhoun County voters to decide on creating a hospital district for the County.
The decision follows a voter-led petition to create a taxing hospital district. The petition was signed by 477 validated, registered Calhoun County voters, exceeding the required amount by 97 signatures. View the submitted petition here.
View the Elections Administrator’s letter to the County Judge validating the petition here.
Early voting is April 22-29.
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