Cliff Williams / TPI Voters in Elmore County will have a chance to vote on portions of Enhance Elmore next month. Opposition to the measure is asking for more transparency and cutting of expenses.
Cliff Williams 334-740-1116CliffWilliams
cliff.williams@alexcityoutlook.com
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Yellow and black signs have popped up across Elmore County in recent weeks.
They are all related to the Enhance Elmore referendum on the ballot for a special election on Nov. 4. They all state the same message to vote no.
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