Local measure · Henderson County
Robards Precinct (Henderson County) QuestionAlcohol sales in the Robards precinct
What your vote means
YES
A YES vote allows alcoholic drinks to be sold in the Robards precinct (B101), which is dry now.
NO
A NO vote keeps the Robards precinct dry.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- Only registered voters in the Robards precinct (B101) vote on this. The petition needed 181 valid signatures. source: 14news.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
- Robards General Store owner Joe McGarrh collected the signatures. He says the store loses customers to stores in Henderson and Sebree that sell food and beer together. source: 14news.com
Why supporters want it
- Joe McGarrh, store owner: "it's time to catch up with the rest of the county." Alanah Hargis, who works at the store: "Definitely in the fall and winter months, it will carry us." source: 14news.com
Why opponents object
No public statement found.
Who backs each side
- Petition organized by Joe McGarrh, owner of Robards General Store. No organized opposition reported. source: 14news.com
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What you will see on your ballot
Official ballot wording, word for word (tap to open)
Word for word from the Kentucky Secretary of State's official Henderson County sample ballot (page image checked against its text version): sos.ky.gov (Secretary of State) .
QUESTION
"Are you in favor of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Robards precinct (B101), of Henderson County, KY?"
- YES
- NO
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