Jail levy ballots due back Tuesday

Ballots for the Lake County jail levy request are due back to the election office by Tuesday, Jan. 28.

The Lake County Commissioners are seeking a mill levy increase for jail and courtroom expansions, along with better treatment options to handle an ever-increasing number of offenders.

The commissioners held several public meetings throughout the county, giving a slide presentation explaining the ongoing difficulties with the current detention facility.

Ballots were mailed out Jan. 8 to voters with currently active status. All others eligible to vote may register and vote in person at the election office in the courthouse in Polson, up to and including election day. The office is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Ballots must be signed on the outside envelope by the voter. This envelope is separated from the ballot inside keeping the ballot private.

Signed envelopes with ballots must be received in the elections office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 to be counted, no matter when they are postmarked.

For more information, call the election office at 883-7269.