Reading Prop 2 1/2 Voting Results

READING, MA – The fate of the much-discussed Prop 2 1/2 override was decided Tuesday in a Reading Special Election.

Residents voted against passing the override, which would have resulted in a $7.5 million tax increase.

Here's a look at the unofficial results, courtesy of the Reading town clerk.

Yes - 2,793

No - 4,095

Total Votes - 6,888

The town clerk's office said 36.9% of registered voters cast ballots. Every precinct voted against passing the override.

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