Politics & Government
Voters Decide Fate of Ellington Bidding Question
A question about town bidding requirements was on Tuesday's ballot.
ELLIINGTON, CT — A proposal to give town officials more freedom to buy things failed in Tuesday's municipal election.
The proposal wold have upped the ante from $7,500 to $25,000 before a purchase or contract had to be bid.
The votes were:
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- Yes 1,349
- No 1,420
Town officials said they did not think a recount was in order, but added the town's legal staff is examining the result.
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