While there are no statewide races up for grabs on Nov. 18, lots of local issues dot the ballot for voters to decide.

At least 15 cities and counties, including Conway and Sherwood, have ballot measures ranging from bond issues for municipal construction to sales tax renewals. Early voting starts Nov. 12.

Conway has six bond and tax items going before voters, all dedicated to municipal projects. If all proposals are approved, Conway's sales and use tax rate would increase from 1.75% to 2.5%, meaning an additional 75 cents in city taxes on every $100 that is spent.

The ballot measures in Conway are:

• Music venue bonds: If approved, the city would issue $52,950,000 in bonds to pay for building an outdoor musical venue, with a shared 0.375% sales tax to pay off the bond debt.

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