Voters in Adair County managed to brave the howling winds and frigid temperatures, Tuesday, to cast their ballot in a Special Election. Adair County Auditor Mindy Schaefer says unofficial results show 277 registered voters (a 5-percent turnout) cast their ballots, with the result being 175 yes (or, 63.2%) votes approving a Courthouse Elevator Bond, and 102 voting against. A 60% majority was needed in order for the measure to pass.

The Special Election was held with regard to passing an additional bond for the courthouse elevator project. The question was “Shall the Board of Supervisors bond for an amount not to exceed $650,000 for the purpose of installing an elevator?” The elevator will be installed in the Adair County Courthouse, and will replace an elevator installed in the 1980’s that is no longer ADA compliant and never intended for commercial use.