Kansas City voters say yes to public safety sales tax renewal, new city jail

Voters approve $474 million bond for Kansas City Public Schools

For the first time in 58 years, Kansas City voters have approved a tax increase to support public school facility improvements.

Kansas City to build new jail after voters renew public safety sales tax

The tax will pay for a new $250 million city jail, additional EMS maintenance projects, and other capital improvements for KCPD.

Kansas City voters approve $474 million bond to fix KCPS buildings — its first in nearly 60 years

Voters overwhelmingly approved the measure that will provide nine charter schools and traditional Kansas City Public Schools campuses with nearly $500 million to address longstanding maintenance needs and improve learning environments.

Kansas City voters say yes to public safety sales tax renewal, new city jail

Kansas City, Missouri, voters said yes Tuesday to renewing a public safety sales tax that will pay for a new city jail.

Kansas City Voters Double Up On Taxes Despite Recession Threat

Tonight Kansas City defeated history and endorsed more cash for local politicos to enjoy and spend at their own discretion. The results were pretty much what our blog community predicted . . . Check-it . . . Read more at tonyskansascity.com