2 • June 3-4, 2020 LOCAL bransonglobe.com Branson gets out to vote...safely Universal masking for visitors, patients begins at CoxHealth Submitted to Branson Globe As of June 2, anyone entering a CoxHealth facility will be required to wear a mask or face covering. This decision includes both visitors and patients. Note that the health system’s visitor restrictions are still in place at this time. Exceptions to this rule include children seeking care who are under age 2, and individuals with pre-existing conditions that make breathing difficult. CoxHealth leadership feels that this direction is important to keeping patients and employees safe, and helps limit the local spread of COVID-19. Taney County made history Tuesday as the first ever drive-through election polling experience in Missori. A higher than expected turnout voted in the pandemic postponed April vote June 2 to decide on a new sales tax and other issues. (Branson Globe photo) Ryan, left, and Jack, right, spent election day campaigning with father Joel who is running for the school board. (Branson Globe photo) Unofficial Taney County election results • Law Enforcement Sales Tax Yes - 2,898 No - 1,847 • Forsyth School Board Ryan Sanders - 635; Brenda Persinger - 631; Nikki Henson - 505 • Branson School Board Sonja Myer - 1,538; Angie Smith - 1,200; Lane McConnell - 1,124 • Hollister School Board • Branson Ward 2 Alderman - Jeff Seay - 295; Rick Castillon - 107 • Branson Ward 3 Alderman - Jamie Whiteis (uncontested) - 315 • Hollister Mayor David Tate - 252; Blake Swindall - 93 Rena Daniels - 595; Jae Jones - 403; Chris Kaempher - 395 • Branson Ward 1 Alderman - • Forsyth Mayor Kelly Dougherty - 259; Sherrie R-Veltkamp - 139 Bill Skains - 193; Marshall Howden - 161
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