On Nov. 4, voters in Hot Sulphur Springs turned down two local ballot issues.

Residents voted against Ballot Issue 2A, a proposed 4% tax on the storage or use of construction and building materials for projects within town limits. The measure was expected to generate about $100,000 annually for municipal purposes and would have applied only to those obtaining building permits. The proposal failed with 63 to 195 with less than 25% in favor. This is the second time an effort to raise construction taxes has failed in as many years.

Voters also rejected Question 2B, a measure that would have allowed town ordinances to be published in newspapers by title only, rather than in full. As a result, the complete text of new or proposed ordinances will continue to be printed for public review. This measure received 91 votes in favor and 165 against, meaning only 35% of voters thought this was a good idea.