St. Joseph County leaders are giving their opinions on Tuesday's vote to create a Regional Transportation Authority. That team would be responsible for transportation services in Lake, Porter, LaPorteMore >> St. Joseph County, Indiana will hold a special election on Tuesday, November 3rd. There's only one issue on the ballot, and it's a question on whether or not St. Joeseph County should join a regional transportation district along with Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties. More >> Secretary of State Todd Rokita says Indiana residents voting in upcoming special elections will still be subject to the state's Voter ID law despite a recent court ruling.More >> This is how the question will appear on the ballot:
"Shall there be created the Northernn Indiana Regional Transportation District under IC 8-24 to provide a regional rail system serving Lake, Porter,More >> St. Joseph County voters will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election. They will vote on a referendum that would create a Regional Transportation Authority for northern Indiana and possibly raiseMore >>
***Watch video from the public forum here on FOX28.com. It has been broken down into five parts***
1. Introduction
2. Voter Registration Board
3. Why to vote "No"
4. Why to vote "Yes"
5. Discussion, Q&A
Tuesday is election day in St. Joseph and Porter counties. Voters will decide on a proposed regional transportation district. Several groups in Michiana want to make sure voters are equipped with information regarding the upcoming special election. The American Democracy Project and IUSB put together a public forum to share information about the election.
