Voters oppose aquifer district

By: Cheney Free Press staff

Outlets: Cheney Free Press

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 114

Last Updated: 1 month ago

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Area residents are overwhelmingly opposing an effort to implement a new tax for protection of aquifers.

The ballot measure on the Aug. 4 primary election ballot was failing by 999 votes as of press time Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Preliminary results show the measure was opposed by 55.38% of voters, with 5,139 opposition ballots being counted compared to 4,140 supporting.

Had West Plains Aquifer Protection Area Measure No. 1 …

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