Many did not expect to go to the polls on November 3, 2009. In most Indiana counties, they won't... But to be sure that you don't miss a vote, contact your county election board. They can tell you a polling location if an election is being held. The General Assembly has approved some school systems and other ballot questions for tomorrow. The LPIN questions the need for these questions to be held in an off-election year, causing county tax payers an expense that has not been budgeted for...

In Porter and St. Joseph County, residents will consider whether or not to increase the County Option Income Tax for the creation of a Regional Transit Authority. Both Lake and LaPorte County will consider this question in 2010 during a scheduled election. The Libertarian County Parties in this region all oppose the question. Find out why at LPIN.org or at http://www.no-rta.com/.

In Marion County, The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County and Wishard Hospital will ask taxpayers to act as collateral for a new hospital. Here is press release from the hospital: Wishard to seek $703 million in bonding to replace deteriorating facilities.

If Lucas Oil Stadium, The Central Library, the Simon Building project, and the IPS School System have Marion County Chairman Tim Maguire questioning the leaders of Indianapolis' newest project, no one should be surprised. Maguire lays out the opposition to Wishard Hospital here.

Several school systems will ask taxpayers to approve either property tax increases, or a raise in the tax levy (which means you get less money back.)

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