Absentee ballots for the annual school budget validation vote are now available in Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough, while polls will be open in both towns on Tuesday, May 14.
Ballots include an up-or-down vote on the total school operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, as well as a referendum question on whether that amount is “too high,” “acceptable,” or “too low.” This year, ballots also ask voters if they wish to continue the validation vote process for another three years.
Cape Elizabeth
Absentee voting: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, until Thursday May 9.
To request an absentee ballot be mailed to you: Call 799-7665
Polls open: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on May 14 at Cape Elizabeth High School
Scarborough
Absentee voting: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, until 8 p.m. on polling day.
To request an absentee ballot be mailed to you: Call 730-4020
Polls open: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on May 14 at Scarborough Town Hall
South Portland
The City Council is expected to vote on final budget numbers at its May 20 meeting, with public voting on June 11.
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