EDITORIAL: Today is the last chance to vote for T-SPLOST

Published 8:27 am Tuesday, November 7, 2023

It’s Election Day and for many people in Baldwin County and Milledgeville it’s the last chance to vote on the 1-cent sales tax for transportation.

Most voters did not cast early ballots, so it’s now or never for the T-SPLOST proposal.

Please do exercise your right to vote. Don’t sit this one out.

As we’ve previously noted, this vote is important, potentially impacting the future of Milledgeville and Baldwin County.

County officials say that only about five miles of road in Baldwin County gets resurfaced per year. Money generated from this tax will help spur those resurfacing projects along considerably, adding an additional 25 miles each year. That adds up. The county has outlined 140 miles of roadway that will be on the list for resurfacing if the tax is approved by voters.

 If approved the T-SPLOST will run from 2024 to 2029, collecting up to $45 million for local transportation projects. The monies will be split 65% for the county and 35% for the city.

To find your assigned precinct, please go to: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov, refer to your precinct card, or contact the Elections office. You can also use this page to view a sample ballot beforehand.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

However you chose to cast your ballot, just make sure you get it done.