Voters passed the public-safety tax. What comes next?
Reeds Spring voters passed the City public-safety tax question in the April 7, 2026 election: 147 yes votes (66.52%) and 74 no votes (33.48%), 221 votes on the measure. Stone County’s official report was certified April 10. This vote does not establish collections, expenditures, staffing or purchases.
April 7, 2026 official election summary and certification
In its March 25, 2026 explanation, the City said calls for service had increased, it needed another part-time officer, pay was relatively low, and officers lacked a retirement plan. This is the City’s rationale, not independently verified workload or staffing data.
The City described a proposed restricted tax to support the Police Department ahead of the April 7 vote. That proposal alone does not establish collections or subsequent spending.
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- Attributed official statement
In its March 25, 2026 explanation, the City said calls for service had increased, it needed another part-time officer, pay was relatively low, and officers lacked a retirement plan. This is the City’s rationale, not independently verified workload or staffing data.
Public Safety Tax: City explanation · Article body, proposed revenue and staffing explanation
Passage & provenance
needs to add an additional part-time officer
Publisher: City of Reeds Spring. Document date: March 25, 2026. Retrieved October 30, 2026. Source record and version.
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- Attributed official statement
The City described a proposed restricted tax to support the Police Department ahead of the April 7 vote. That proposal alone does not establish collections or subsequent spending.
Public Safety Tax: City explanation · Article body, election and restricted-revenue description
Passage & provenance
Vote Public Safety Tax – April 7
Publisher: City of Reeds Spring. Document date: March 25, 2026. Retrieved October 30, 2026. Source record and version.
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Reeds Spring voters passed the City public-safety tax question in the April 7, 2026 election: 147 yes votes (66.52%) and 74 no votes (33.48%), 221 votes on the measure. Stone County’s official report was certified April 10. This vote does not establish collections, expenditures, staffing or purchases.
April 7, 2026 official election summary and certification · Page 5 of 6, lower-left Reeds Spring City Public Safety Tax Question; certification on page 6
Passage & provenance
YES 147 66.52% NO 74 33.48%
Publisher: Stone County Clerk. Document date: April 10, 2026. Retrieved October 31, 2026. Source record and version.
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Publication history: Oct. 31, 2026. Corrections and responses.