Politics & Government
5 Items to Help Get Your Ready for Election Day
Today, voters will head to the polls to decide a ballot issue for Ferguson-Florissant.

Itβs Election Day, and voters will have a difficult decision to face at the polls for the future of Ferguson-Florissant School District.
Today, voters will decide to approve or disapprove Proposition A, which would increase a tax levy by 75 cents per $100 assessed valuation to help the districtβs general operating expenses, according to a district press release.
Weβre helping you prepare with a rundown for Election Day.
Find out what's happening in Florissantfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
If youβre not in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, you are not able to vote. The proposition issue is strictly for those in the Ferguson-Florissant area.
The districtβs board of education approved the ballot initiative in May, and a committee on the districtβs behalf has worked to get the communityβs support on the tax levy. For a full understanding, read about Proposition A and its impact from our earlier story.
Find out what's happening in Florissantfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
If youβre not sure where youβre voting, check Secretary of State's officeΒ or call St. Louis County at 314-615-1919Β to verify where your poll is.
Patch will follow the election until results are in tonight, so make sure to check back for the unofficial results tonight.
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