SARGENT, Neb. – Results of the special bond election for a pool in Sargent have been released by Custer County Clerk Connie Gracey. Voters voting against the pool have outnumbered the amount voting for it for a third time.
Shall the City of Sargent, Nebraska (the “City”) issue its bonds in a principal amount not to exceed Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) for the purpose of financing the costs of constructing and equipping a new municipal swimming pool and related facilities within the City
Voting FOR said tax and bonds: 92
Voting AGAINST said tax and bonds: 113
Previous elections were held in 2023 (when 70 residents voted for a pool and 129 voted against) and 2024 (when 125 voted for and 128 voted against).
This most recent vote on a pool returning to Sargent brought 59% voter return on the mailed ballot, of which Gracey said over 350 were sent out.
