– TRAC sales tax election date proposed

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Finance and Legal Committee, on Tuesday will review for recommendation:

The date and time for a Special Election asking voters if they want to approve a one percent City Sales Tax to support the proposed construction and operation of the Two Rivers Athletic center (TRAC) as June 2, 2015.
To set the polling place at the Jamestown Civic Center with polling hours to be from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
To set the polling place for early voting and absentee voting at the Stutsman County Courthouse.
To set April 17, 2015, as the date that absentee voting begins
To set May 18, 2015, to June 1st, 2015, as early voting dates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
To set June 8, 2015, at 11:00 AM, for the City Council to meet in Special Session as the Canvassing Board to certify the results of the June 2, 2015, Special Election.

The election will be conducted by Stutsman County officials.

To pass, a simple majority of yes votes would be needed.

If approved by city voters, the one percent city sales tax would be in place until the debt associated with the Two Rivers Activity Center is retired or until June 30, 2035, whichever comes first.

For more information on the Two Rivers Activity Center, visit