KUSA – More than 30,000 voters in Jefferson and Douglas counties cast their ballots on the mill levy issue.
Measure 4A increases West Metro's current mill levy of 12.382 by 3 mills, generating about $8.6 million a year for the fire district's general operating expenses.
It was the largest turnout for a West Metro election in recent history.
At least 31 percent of the votes were counted as of 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Unofficial abstract of votes as of 7 p.m.:
4A: Shall West Metro's mil levy be increased by 3 mills?
FOR 4724
AGAINST 5327
The unofficial votes will be displayed on the district's official website. The unofficial abstract of votes will be updated daily at 1 p.m. until the Canvassers Board certifies the results.
West Metro Fire Protection District Board of Directors unofficial abstract of votes:
District 1
Cassie Stenstrom 5152
Fred Clifford 3225
District 2
Devin Howard 1031
Marta Murray 4711
Dan Smith 2613
District 3
Tony Gonzalez 3868
Joseph (Joe) Margotte 1527
Clyde Wadsworth 2908
District 5
Michael T. Munden 7291
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