Election 2013: What's on the Ballot in Maplewood-Brentwood?

The April 2 election is just days away. Are you ready? If not, Patch has you covered.

Here is a rundown of the races in the area. To view your sample ballot, visit the Secretary of State website.

CITY OF BRENTWOOD

Proposition K

Shall the school board of the Brentwood School District be authorized to increase the operating tax levy for purposes of paying the increased costs associated with building and facility maintenance, maintaining a high quality staff, and other school operational needs by seventy-five cents ($0.75) per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted operating levy of the school district is estimated to be $4.69 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.

See related articles on Patch:

• Declining Brentwood Property Values Prompt Prop K for Schools
• Voters to Consider Raising Brentwood Schools Tax Rate in April

CITY OF MAPLEWOOD

Proposition Q

Shall Ordinance No. 5689 (Ordinance), authorizing and approving on the terms and conditions stated therein the Planned Unit Development District for QuikTrip Corporation for property generally located at the northwest quadrant of Manchester Avenue and Big Bend Boulevard, be reaffirmed? Voters wishing to affirm the Ordinance, vote Yes. Voters wishing to repeal the Ordinance, vote No.

See related articles on Patch:

• QuikTrip Gains Preliminary Approval Amid Residential Opposition
• QuikTrip to Request Zoning Change
• Maplewood Releases QuikTrip Status Statement
• MRH School Board Protests QuikTrip Move
• QuikTrip Move Progresses Behind the Scenes
• QuikTrip Lease Signed for Move to Manchester and Big Bend
• Greenberg Responds to 11 Points on QuikTrip Issue

Mayor: James P. White

Ward 1: David J. Cerven

Ward 2: Fred P. Wolf

Ward 3: Shawn Faulkingham