Sedgwick County, Kansas Election Office

Special Election, October 16, 2007
City of Derby

Ballot Question

SHALL THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED?

“Shall the City of Derby, Kansas be authorized, upon the expiration of the existing one-half percent (1/2 %) city‑wide retailers' sales tax imposed in the City to finance the costs of a municipal aquatic park facility and related appurtenances thereto and payment of operating and maintenance costs thereof (the “Aquatic Park Sales Tax”), to:  (1), impose a one-half percent (1/2%) city‑wide retailers' sales tax (the "Library Sales Tax"), the proceeds of which shall be used only to finance the costs of construction and equipping of a new public library and related appurtenances thereto (the "Derby Public Library Project") and payment of operating and maintenance costs thereof; the collection of such Library Sales Tax to commence upon the expiration of the Aquatic Park Sales Tax and shall terminate upon the earlier of the following:  (a) accumulation of sufficient revenues to provide for:  (i) payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds and (ii) provision of an operation and maintenance reserve; or (b) ten years after its commencement; and (2) issue sales tax/general obligation bonds in a principal amount of not to exceed $9,435,000 to pay the costs of the Derby Public Library Project and associated financing costs; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12‑187 et seq., as amended and K.S.A. 10‑101 et seq., as amended?”

Election Calendar

Advance Voting Options

Advance voting can be done by mail or in person. 

To vote by mail, click this Advance Voting Application link, complete the form and bring, mail or fax it to the Election Office at 510 N Main, Suite 101, Wichita KS 67216, fax 316-660-7125.  Ballots will be sent out beginning September 26 through October 12.

To vote in person, go to an Advance Voting location during the following days and times:

Voting at the Polls

Polling Places for the City of Derby Special Election are listed below, and are the same as the ones used for the Sedgwick County Special Election.  Polling Places are address-specific; to find the correct location for your address, check your Certificate of Voter Registration or call the Election Office at 660-7100.  Polling hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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