Cannelton voters will soon decide whether to continue an operating levy for Cannelton City Schools. County election information posted this week provides locations and times so residents can plan their trip to the polls. The ballot question is confirmed by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance. The department approved the wording for Cannelton’s operating referendum in 2025.

The measure asks voters to continue a property tax rate that funds day to day school operations and learning opportunities. The department’s determination notes that the original operating referendum passed in 2018 and that a continuation must be approved by voters to remain in effect. In Indiana, voter approved school operating referenda are outside the usual property tax caps. Voters often ask what that means for a household budget.

The state guidance explains that if a referendum passes, the approved levy can result in a bill that is above the caps. The exact impact depends on the certified rate and local assessments. Where should you vote. The county’s public notice lists locations and times for Cannelton voters.

I do not know the full list of street addresses or hours from the links I could access today. The next step is to confirm the site details with the Perry County Clerk’s Office or retrieve the complete notice document. Perry County does not appear on the state list of vote center counties in 2025. That means voters should use their assigned polling place information and the county’s posted locations rather than assuming any countywide vote center flexibility. Bottom line, the referendum is set, the logistics have been posted, and residents should confirm their location and time before heading out.

In a small district every ballot matters.