— from San Juan Elections Office —

A preference in favor of Prop. 1 that will initiate a new sales tax for long-needed emergency communications upgrades seems headed for approval. The election was held on Tuesday, February 11.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 – SALES AND USE TAX FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES – SAN JUAN

  • YES VOTES: 4,240 (69.06%)
  • NO VOTES: 1,900 (30.94%)
  • TOTAL VOTES: 6,140

Total turnout for the election was 46.19% of 13.345 eligible voters. The next ballot count is scheduled for 5 p.m., February 18, with 300 ballots left to count.