Our 2011 SPLOST referendum will be voted on Tuesday. It is only a continuation of the 1 percent tax we’ve levied on ourselves since 1985 that has provided funds for a number of critically needed and award-winning projects in this community. Think about our water supply provided by Lake Varner, Turner Lake Park that regularly hosts regional sports competitions, the well-used and popular Newton County Library, an award-winning Judicial Center and the restoration of our historically valuable county courthouse.