Marion County commission will go from three members to five after 2,450 voters voted in favor and 2,016 voted against a ballot question asking if the commission should change to a five-member district.
Dianne Novak, who first brought up the idea of a five-member commission, was pleased to hear the measure passed.
“I believe this is going to really benefit Marion County,” Novak said. “I think this is a good move on the part of the county. I think it will make a difference in the way things are done in the county.”
(Read more: PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin)