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November 4th, 2025 Results: Propositions
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County - Allen:
Shall Allen County, Kansas, be authorized to impose a one-quarter percent (0.25%) retailers' sales tax (the “New Sales Tax”) for the purpose of financing health care services, including facilities, by Allen County Regional Hospital, with collection of such New Sales Tax to commence on April 1, 2026, after termination of the existing one-quarter percent (0.25%) retailers' sales tax collected in the County for health care purposes, and to expire on April 1, 2031, with the County retaining the entirety of the New Sales Tax revenue for such purposes, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 1,302*
No: 453
County - Clay:
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one-half percent (.50 percent) be renewed and levied in Clay County for the purpose of financing the costs of roadway construction and improvement, to take effect the 1st day of January, in the year 2026, and such tax to be in addition to the County retailers' sales tax that existed prior to Clay County Resolution Number 2000-21? Said tax shall expire the end of the day on December 31, 2025 unless otherwise extended by law. Said tax shall be distributed pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187(b)(7), as may be amended. Note: this one-half percent sales tax is to replace the five-year sales tax in Clay County that expires the end of the day December 31, 2025.
Yes: 1,104*
No: 403
County - Ellsworth:
Shall Ellsworth County, Kansas, be authorized to: (1) impose a one-quarter percent (0.25%) retailers' sales tax (the “Sales Tax”) for the purpose of financing costs to construct, furnish and equip (a) law enforcement center improvements, including secure walkway and access from the jail to the courthouse, new vehicular sallyport and booking area, dispatch improvements, and new generators, and (b) courthouse improvements, including HVAC improvements, relocation of register of deeds space, and clerk space improvements, and to make all other related improvements (the “Project”), with the County retaining the entirety of the Sales Tax revenue for such purposes, and with collection of such Sales Tax to commence on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and to expire upon the payment of all costs incurred in the financing of the Project (including the retirement of any bonds issued and payable from such sales tax); and (2) issue sales tax/general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) in an amount not to exceed $3,200,000 to pay the costs of the Project, related interest costs during construction and issuance costs; provided that prior to such bond issuance the County receives a comprehensive feasibility study that indicates the revenues received from the Sales Tax will be sufficient to retire the Bonds without the necessity of levying any ad valorem taxation; all pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 12 187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 660*
No: 476
County - Finney:
Shall Finney County, Kansas, be authorized to: (1) issue sales tax/general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $87,500,000 to pay the costs to (a) construct, furnish and equip improvements and renovations to the County’s jail facility and law enforcement center; (b) pay for and make all other necessary improvements and temporary relocations related thereto; and (c) pay costs of issuance for any bonds issued by the County for such projects (the “Project”); and (2) impose a one-half percent (0.5%) countywide retailers’ sales tax (the “Sales Tax”) to pay all or a portion of the costs of the Project, including debt service requirements on the bonds issued to finance or refinance such Project, with the collection of the Sales Tax to commence on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and the Sales Tax shall terminate when all costs associated with the financing of the Project, including the repayment of any bonds issued to pay such costs, shall have been paid; all pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended? Pursuant to law, the County will retain the Sales Tax revenue in its entirety.
Yes: 2,751*
No: 966
County - Jackson:
Shall Jackson County, Kansas be authorized to impose a one-quarter percent (0.25%) countywide retailers’ sales tax, the proceeds of which will be used to support hospital services in Jackson County, Kansas by Rural Health Resources of Jackson Co., Inc. doing business as Holton Community Hospital to which such proceeds shall be paid. The collection of such sales tax will commence on January 1, 2026, and terminate ten (10) years thereafter, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq.
Yes: 1,427*
No: 857
County - Marshall:
Shall sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink in Marshall County be allowed in public places without a requirement that any portion of their gross receipts be from sales of food?
Yes: 1,100*
No: 447
County - McPherson:
Shall McPherson County, Kansas be authorized to impose a one-half percent (.5%) County-wide retailers' sales tax, the proceeds of which shall be divided between and paid forty-nine percent (49%) to McPherson City, eighteen percent (18%) to Lindsborg City, fifteen percent (15%) to Moundridge City, ten percent (10%) to Rural Fire District #1 Ambulance and eight percent (8%) to Rural Fire District #2 Ambulance, and used (1) by any recipient to finance the costs of acquiring, constructing, equipping and furnishing certain alterations, modifications and improvement to their capital equipment and facilities and (2) to support the general operating expenses of any recipient. The collection of the Sales Tax is to commence on April 1, 2026 and to expire five (5) years after its commencement; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended.
Yes: 3,099*
No: 2,258
County - Ottawa:
Shall a corporation, trust, limited liability company, limited partnership or corporate partnership be allowed to, either directly or indirectly, own, acquire or otherwise obtain or lease any agricultural land in Ottawa County for the purpose of establishing a swine production facility?
Yes: 760*
No: 731
County - Pawnee:
Shall the one percent (1%) retailer’s sales tax currently levied in Pawnee County, Kansas, for the purposes of healthcare services be amended so that the revenue received therefrom can henceforth be utilized for the purposes of both (A) any healthcare services authorized pursuant to subsection (b)(5) of K.S.A. 8-187; and (B) furnishing and equipping county-supported public safety operations deemed necessary by the board of county commissioners of Pawnee County including, but not limited to, the sheriff’s department, jail, emergency management, and emergency dispatch services, with said amendment to take effect the 1st day of January, 2026, and to continue thereafter as prescribed by law?
Yes: 456*
No: 335
County - Republic:
A charter resolution of Republic County, Kansas exempting such county from the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1758, K.S.A. 12-1760 and K.S.A. 12-1767b relating to public building commissions and the issuance of revenue bonds thereby; and providing substitute and additional provisions relating thereto, including a provision that authorizes a Republic County, Kansas public building commission to issue revenue bonds in an amount not exceeding $17,680,000 to pay the costs to finance construction and equipping of a new county public safety and law enforcement facility to be located at 1192 Bell Lane, Belleville, Kansas.
Yes: 577
No: 750*
County - Seward:
Shall Seward County, Kansas, be authorized to impose a one-half percent (0.5%) Countywide retailers' sales tax (the "Sales Tax"), the proceeds of which shall be used only to finance the costs of roadway and bridge construction, maintenance and improvement, the collection of the Sales Tax to commence on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted by the Act, and shall terminate ten years after its commencement; all pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended? Pursuant to law, the County will retain the Sales Tax revenue in its entirety.
Yes: 433
No: 1,254*
County - Stanton:
Shall the Stanton County Hospital (the Hospital) levy a tax of eighteen and a half (18.5) mills for the tax years, 2027, 2028, and 2029, pursuant to K.S.A 19-4606(c), for the purpose of operating, maintaining, equipping, and improving the Hospital?
Yes: 128
No: 133*
County - Sumner:
Shall Sumner County, Kansas, be authorized to renew for ten years, beginning on April 1, 2027, a one-half percent (1/2%) sales tax to support the Sumner County Cowley College campuses, which shall include the construction, repair, remodeling, related architectural expenses thereto, the acquisition of real property for the use as building sites or for educational programs, furnishing, and equipping of community college buildings in Sumner County and other costs associated with providing vocational, technical and general education offerings within Sumner County, Kansas?
Yes: 2,097*
No: 1,877
County - Thomas:
Shall the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink in Thomas County, Kansas be allowed in public places without a requirement that any portion of their gross receipts be from sales of food?
Yes: 831*
No: 631
County - Wallace:
Shall sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink in Wallace County be allowed in public places without a requirement that any portion of their gross receipts be from sales of food for consumption on the premises?
Yes: 238*
No: 165
Improvement District - Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District:
Shall Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District, Wabaunsee County, Kansas issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to: (a) pay a portion of the estimated $1,500,000 costs to construct paving improvements in the District and make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto and (b) pay costs of issuance; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., and K.S.A. 19-2753et seq.?
Yes: 35*
No: 23
Library District - Perry-Lecompton Library District:
The formation of a Perry-Lecompton Library district with boundaries of the proposed library district being the same as the boundaries of the Unified School District #343 and less and except that part of the boundary of the Unified School district #343 that lies within the city limits of the City of Lawrence, Kansas.
Yes: 775*
No: 113
Municipal - Altoona (Wilson County):
Shall a retailer' sales tax in the amount of (2%) the collection of which commence on 10-1-2025 and shall terminate ten years after its commencement be levied in The City of Altoona, Kansas, for the purpose of infrastructure improvements?
Yes: 30*
No: 0
Municipal - Basehor (Leavenworth County):
Shall the City of Basehor, Kansas be authorized to impose a special one-half percent (0.50%) City-wide retailers' sales tax (the "2026 Streets Sales Tax"), the revenues derived from which shall be used for the purpose of financing the costs of maintaining and improving existing city streets, the collection of the 2026 Streets Sales Tax to commence on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and to terminate ten years after its commencement?
Yes: 733*
No: 590
Municipal - Basehor (Leavenworth County):
Shall the City of Basehor, Kansas be authorized to impose a one-half percent (0.50%) City-wide retailers' sales tax (the "2026 Parks Sales Tax"), the revenues derived from which shall be used for the purpose of financing the costs of improvements, including new construction, acquisition costs, and maintenance, to City parks, trails and other recreational facilities, the collection of the 2026 Parks Sales Tax to commence on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and to terminate ten years after its commencement?
Yes: 657
No: 671*
Municipal - Burrton (Harvey County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one percent (1%) be levied in the City of Burrton, Kansas, to take effect January 1, 2027 and to be levied through December 31, 2046, with revenues of such tax to be used for the purposes of generating revenue needed to provide for improvements and maintenance of the public streets and to pay bonds or other obligations of the City issued to finance the improvements; all pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 145*
No: 28
Municipal - Chanute (Neosho County):
Shall the City of Chanute, Kansas, be authorized to collect a city-wide retailers' sales tax in the amount of 0.15% within the City of Chanute, Kansas with the full proceeds to be distributed to the Chanute Regional Development Authority, whose mission is to support economic recruitment programming and other economic and community development activities, for a period of five years? The collection of such sales tax to commence on April 1, 2026 and shall terminate five years after its commencement in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., and amendments thereto?
Yes: 469
No: 715*
Municipal - Claflin (Barton County):
Shall the City of Claflin, Kansas, levy a one-quarter of one percent (.25%) retailers' sales tax in the City of Claflin, Kansas, to be used to pay the costs of Quality of Life purposes, improvements, and initiatives throughout the City, including financing costs related thereto? The one-quarter of one percent (.25%) retailers' sales tax will sunset after ten years.
Yes: 92*
No: 32
Municipal - Concordia (Cloud County):
Shall the City of Concordia, Kansas be authorized to impose a one percent (1%) citywide special purpose retailers' sales tax, the proceeds of which shall be used only for the following purposes, including payment of the financing costs related thereto: (1) design and construction of a community activities center at Rasure Field in Concordia, parking and improvements appurtenant thereto; and (2) maintenance and operations of a community activities center at Rasure Field in Concordia; with the collection of the sales tax to commence on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and shall terminate ten years after its commencement, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 390
No: 618*
Municipal - Fort Scott (Bourbon County):
Shall the City of Fort Scott, Kansas be authorized to impose a one-half percent (0.5%) City-wide retailers' sales tax (the "Sales Tax"), the proceeds of which shall be used for the purpose of financing the following costs and related expenditures:
(a) 80% of the proceeds for street improvements, sidewalks, bike lanes, and curb and gutter, and
(b) 10% of the proceeds for Parks and community facilities, and
(c) 10% of the proceeds for Public Safety
With the collection of the Sales Tax to commence on 7/1/2026; and to expire Ten (10) years after its commencement; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 611*
No: 459
Municipal - Garnett (Anderson County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one percent (1.0%) be levied in the City of Garnett, Kansas for the purposes of swimming pool and other park improvements, wastewater management and other infrastructure throughout the city, to take effect January 1, 2026?
Yes: 319*
No: 165
Municipal - Goodland (Sherman County):
Shall the City of Goodland, Kansas, be authorized to impose a one-quarter percent (0.25%) Citywide retailers' sales tax (the “New Educational Sales Tax”), to replace an existing one-quarter percent (0.25%) Citywide retailers' sales tax that was approved by the electors of the City on April 2, 2013 (the “Existing Educational Sales Tax”), with the New Educational Sales tax to be used first for the authorized purposes of the Existing Educational Sales Tax, and then to (a) assist Unified School District No. 352, Sherman County, Kansas (Goodland) (the “District”), in the repayment of the principal of and interest on District general obligation bonds (the “District Bonds”) issued to pay a portion of the estimated costs to construct, equip and furnish a new Career and Technical Education Building; (b) provide for the payment of certain City infrastructure improvements to facilitate the use of District educational facilities; and (c) alleviate the property tax burden to the patrons of District, provided that imposition of such New Educational Sales Tax is subject to the following conditions: (x) approval by the City electors of the New Educational Sales Tax proposition; (y) approval by District electors of a proposition authorizing the issuance of the District Bonds at an election held on November 4, 2025; and (z) collection of the New Educational Sales Tax is to commence on April 1, 2026, upon termination of the Existing Educational Sales Tax, and to expire on September 30, 2036; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 480*
No: 371
Municipal - Halstead (Harvey County):
ORDINANCE NO. 1350
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HALSTEAD PROHIBITING THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF TIER 2 AND TIER 3 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS.
WHEREAS, Battery Energy Storage Systems ("BESS”) are being deployed with increasing frequency in connection with renewable energy generation facilities, grid stability projects, and commercial and industrial applications; and WHEREAS, Tier 2 and Tier 3 BESS present significant fire, explosion, and thermal runaway risks that may endanger first responders, surrounding properties. and the general public; and
WHEREAS, documented incidents involving large-scale battery energy storage systems have resulted in explosions, prolonged fires, toxic gas emissions, and injuries to emergency response personnel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HALSTEAD, KANSAS
SECTION l. The purpose of this Ordinance is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Halstead by prohibiting the installation and operation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Battery Energy Storage Systems, which pose significant and unacceptable risks of fire, explosion, and the release of toxic substances. This Ordinance is intended to minimize the risk of catastrophic failure of such systems that could endanger first responders, nearby residents, and property.
SECTION 2. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A. "Battery Energy Storage System" or "BESS" An engineered facility (inclusive of all ancillary facilities required to interconnect and operate the facility) that is capable of charging batteries from an electrical transmission system, storing the electrical energy, and discharging the electrical energy to later reenergize the same system and does not include a powerplant or other manner of generating electricity for distribution and storage. BESS may also include one or more devices, assembled together, capable of storing energy in order to supply electrical energy at a future time, not to include a stand-alone twelve-volt car battery or an electric motor vehicle (including school busses). A battery energy storage system is classified as a Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 battery energy storage system as follows:
(i) Tier 1 battery energy storage systems have an aggregate energy capacity less than or equal to 80 kWh and, if in a room or enclosed area, consist of only a single energy storage system technology. All Tier 1 battery energy storage systems located on residential properties shall comply with all applicable codes (building, fire, property, etc.) as they may currently be in effect or hereafter amended in the City of Halstead.
(ii) Tier 2 battery energy storage systems have an aggregate energy capacity between 81 and 600 kWh or are comprised of more than one energy storage system technology in a room or enclosed area.
(iii) Tier 3 battery energy storage systems have an aggregate energy capacity greater than 600 kWh and, if in a room or enclosed area, consist of only one energy storage system technology. An engineered facility (means one or more devices, assembled together, capable of storing energy in order to supply electrical energy at a future time, not to include a stand-alone 12- volt car battery or an electric motor vehicle. A BESS includes all equipment required for the system to operate, including but not limited to batteries, battery chargers, battery management systems, controls, power conditioning systems, inverters, associated electrical equipment, fire suppression systems, and thermal management systems.
SECTION 3. No person, firm, corporation, or other entity shall construct, install, operate, maintain, or cause to be constructed, installed, operated, or maintained, any Tier 2 or Tier 3 BESS within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Halstead.
SECTION 4. The prohibition set forth in this Section shall apply to all zoning districts and all land uses within the City of Halstead, including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and public facility zones as defined in the City of Halstead Zoning Code, as currently in effect and hereafter amended from time to time.
SECTION 5. Multiple Tier 1 BESS shall not be installed or operated in a configuration or proximity that would effectively create a Tier 2 or Tier 3 BESS. The following factors shall be considered in determining whether multiple Tier 1 BESS constitute an effective Tier 2 or Tier 3 BESS: (i) Total aggregate capacity exceeds the thresholds defined in Section 2; (ii) Systems that are located within 50 feet of each other on the same parcel or on adjacent parcels under common ownership or control; (iii)Systems share electrical components, fire suppression systems, or control systems; (iv)Systems are designed to function as an integrated unit; or (v) Systems are managed through a common energy management system or controller.
SECTION 6. Any violation of these BESS regulations shall be subject to the same
enforcement requirements, including the civil and criminal penalties provided for in the City of Halstead Zoning Code, City of Halstead City Code, or applicable State of Kansas or federal law, for violation of an ordinance.
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. If any prohibition on Tier 2 BESS is found invalid, it is the express intent that the prohibition on Tier 3 BESS shall remain in full force and effect. Similarly, if any exemption, variance, or procedural provision is found invalid, it is the express intent that the core prohibitions shall remain in effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.
SECTION 8. Where the requirements of this Ordinance impose a different restriction or requirement than imposed by other sections of the City of Halstead Zoning Code, City of Halstead City Code City Code, or other applicable rules or regulations, the requirements of this Ordinance shall prevail.
SECTION 9. Any Tier 2 or Tier 3 BESS lawfully installed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance may continue to operate for a period not to exceed five (5) years, after which they must be decommissioned.
SECTION 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force pursuant to Kansas Statute Annotated Section 12-3013.
Yes: 409*
No: 200
Municipal - Herington (Dickinson and Morris Counties):
Shall the City of Herington, Kansas, be authorized to levy a one percent (1.0%) city-wide retailers' sales tax to improve major streets in Herington, with (1) 70% of such tax to be applied to pay the costs of major street rehabilitation or improvement projects on Broadway, Walnut, 5th Street, Sturgis, Commercial Drive, D Street and other projects to be outlined in the 2026-2036 Capital Improvement Plan, (2) 15% of such tax to be applied for maintenance, repair and improvements to streets and sidewalks in the City, (3) 15% of such tax to be applied to pay the costs of other Capital Improvement Projects and funding for state/federal grant matches in the City, and with collection of such sales tax to commence on May 1, 2026, and to expire on April 30, 2036; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 142*
No: 128
Municipal - Inman (McPherson County):
Shall the City of Inman, Kansas be authorized to impose a one mill levy increase to assist in the funding and operation of the Inman Senior Center which levy shall terminate five (5) years from the date of commencement?
Yes: 221*
No: 111
Municipal - Jetmore (Hodgeman County):
Shall a retailers’ sales tax in the amount of one-half of one percent (.50%) be levied in Jetmore, Kansas for twenty (20) years for the purposes of general city operations, expenses, improvements and infrastructure; and, such other governmental purposes as may be in the best interest of the City; to take effect April 1, 2026?
Yes: 140*
No: 71
Municipal - Jetmore (Hodgeman County):
Shall a retailers’ sales tax in the amount of one percent (1%) be levied in Jetmore, Kansas for twenty (20) years with revenues of such tax to be used to help finance the electric utility fund; to take effect April 1, 2026?
Yes: 121*
No: 89
Municipal - Kingman (Kingman County):
Should the City of Kingman move forward with a plan to remodel the swimming pool at Riverside Park at a current estimated cost of $2,750,000, plus an estimated $500,000 to remodel the bathhouse, and pay for such expenses with a combination of funding sources that could include ad valorem taxes, an increased sales tax, and grants with any sales tax increase put to voters at a later date?
Yes: 248
No: 343*
Municipal - La Harpe (Allen County):
Should the City of La Harpe impose a sales tax of ONE AND ONE-HALF percent (1.50%), for the purpose of street projects and other capital improvements for the City of La Harpe with such tax to be implemented on April 1, 2026 and terminating March 31, 2036?
Yes: 32*
No: 30
Municipal - Liebenthal (Rush County):
Shall the following be adopted?
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one and one-half percent (1.5%) be levied in the City of Liebenthal, Kansas, for the purpose of providing an adequate level of public services in the City and such other general public purposes as may be in the best interest of the City, to take effect January 1, 2026.
Yes: 32*
No: 14
Municipal - Lyndon (Osage County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one-half percent (.5%) be levied in the City of Lyndon, Kansas, for the purpose of providing additional revenue for public services within the City, including, but not limited to the maintenance, replacement, improvement and expansion of City water and sewer systems, public streets and culverts, and public parks to take effect on April 1, 2026 and expire on March 31, 2036.
Yes: 110*
No: 102
Municipal - McLouth (Jefferson County):
Shall the City of McLouth, Kansas ("City") be authorized to levy of a one percent (1%) general purpose City Retailers' Sales Tax within the City, and to use such revenue from the tax, in whole or in part with any other funds for general purposes of the City, including but not limited to: (a) Improving, maintaining and repairing streets and other street infrastructure; (b) providing general government services and operations: ( c) replacement and maintenance of City equipment, and costs related thereto; (d) all things related to and necessary to construct and finance such projects including bonds and other obligations. The collection of such tax to commence on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and to terminate 10 years after its commencement, all pursuant to authority of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 64*
No: 38
Municipal - Oakley (Gove, Logan, and Thomas Counties):
Shall the City of Oakley, Kansas, be authorized, pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., to impose a one percent (1%) general purpose Citywide retailers’ sales tax (the “Sales Tax”), the revenues to be derived therefrom to be used for the purposes of: (1) assisting Unified School District No. 274, Logan County, Kansas (Oakley) (the “District”) in the repayment of a portion of the principal of and interest on general obligation bonds to be issued by the District in an amount not to exceed $27,995,000 (the “District Bonds”) to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip educational facilities and improvements in the District, and (2) provide for mill levy relief; provided that the collection of the Sales Tax shall commence on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and shall expire when all costs associated with the District projects, including the repayment of the District Bonds issued to finance or refinance such costs, shall have been paid; provided further that the imposition of such Sales Tax shall be subject to the following conditions: (i) approval by the electors of the City of this proposition; and (ii) approval by the electors of the District at an election to be held on November 4, 2025 of a proposition authorizing the issuance of the District Bonds?
Yes: 435*
No: 303
Municipal - Ottawa (Franklin County):
Shall the City of Ottawa, Kansas ("City") be authorized to levy a retailers’ sales tax in the amount of one percent (1.00%) within the City, and to use the revenue from the tax in whole or in part for general purposes, including but not limited to:
(a) to fund street infrastructure improvements, including the maintenance and rebuilding of roads, sidewalks, stormwater facilities, and streetlighting;
(b) the development, construction, and maintenance of city parks, quality of life amenities, and recreational facilities for the community;
(c) the improving, rebuilding, and maintaining of city utility infrastructure;
(d) funding general government operations to limit reliance on property taxes; and
(e) all things related and necessary to construct and finance such projects, including bonds and other obligations.
Provided that such tax shall take effect July 1, 2026, the day following the expiration of the existing one percent (1.00%) special-purpose city retailers' sales tax.
Yes: 1,202*
No: 402
Municipal - Parsons (Labette County):
Shall a retailers sales tax in the amount of one-half of one percent (.5%) be reenacted in the City of Parsons, Kansas to be used as a revenue source to reduce the ad valorem property taxes within the city to take effect after the expiration of the previous term, starting January 1, 2027 for a term of ten years to expire December 31, 2036.
Yes: 582*
No: 206
Municipal - Prairie Village (Johnson County):
Shall the City of Prairie Village, Kansas abandon the mayor-council form of government?
Yes: 3,168
No: 5,842*
Municipal - Scott City (Scott County):
Shall the City of Scott City, Kansas be authorized to levy a one-half percent (0.5%) City-wide retailers' sales tax, with 100% of such tax to be applied to reduce ad valorem property taxes in the City, and with the collection of such sales tax to commence on January 1, 2027, with no expiration?
Yes: 416
No: 517*
Municipal - Solomon (Dickinson and Saline Counties):
Shall a general purpose retailers’ sales tax in the amount of one percent (1.0%) be levied by and in the City of Solomon, Kansas, to take effect on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as such tax may be levied, with the revenue from such tax to be used for general City purposes, including, but not limited to, the operation, repair, maintenance, extension, and enlargement of the City’s water utility system infrastructure, and for the payment of any City bonds or loans and interest thereon that may be issued or incurred for such water utility system infrastructure; and provided that such retailers’ sales tax shall expire upon the earlier of 40 years after it is first levied or the repayment of any such bonds or loans and interest thereon, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 134*
No: 39
Municipal - St. John (Stafford County):
Shall the City of St. John, Kansas, be authorized, to impose a one percent (1%) citywide general purpose retailer's sales tax in the City of St. John on the terms below; the sales tax shall only be implemented upon the approval of district electors of a proposition authorizing the issuance of the district bonds at an election held on November 4, 2025; with the collection of the sales tax to commence on April 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and to expire on March 30, 2051; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended? If approved the proceeds of the one percent (1%) citywide general purpose retailer's sales tax shall be divided as follows: (a) One-tenth (1/10) of one percent (0.1%) to the City of St. John for the purposes of funding general services of the City, including but not limited to economic development projects and city infrastructure; and (b) Nine-tenths (9/10) of one percent (0.9%) to Unified School District No. 350, Stafford County, Kansas (St. John - Hudson) (the "District") to assist the District in the repayment of the principal of and interest on district general obligation bonds (the “District Bonds") issued to pay costs to acquire, construct, equip and install additions, renovations and improvements (i) to the District junior/senior high school building, including a new secure entrance and office space addition at the north end of the building, a new physical education classroom with bleacher seating and locker rooms adjacent to the existing main gymnasium, west high school classroom renovations for ADA compliance, HVAC and electrical upgrades, new kitchen and concessions area and renovated cafeteria, and building exterior and interior finish improvements; (ii) to the District elementary school building, including a new secure entrance, office space, classrooms, and restrooms addition at the south end of the building, a corridor connection to Ida Long Library for security purposes, classroom renovations for larger classrooms, HVAC and electrical upgrades, building exterior and interior finish improvements and lockers in hallway for upper elementary grades; and to construct a FEMA shelter addition for all junior/high school and elementary school students and staff.
Yes: 188
No: 235*
Municipal - Towanda (Butler County):
Shall the City of Towanda, Kansas, impose an additional city retailers' sales tax in the amount of one percent (1%), for not more than 10 years, with all revenues used solely for improvements to the City's water infrastructure?
Yes: 225*
No: 49
Township - Eureka Township, Greenwood:
Eureka Township Resolution 2025-02. Shall all powers, duties and functions of the Eureka Township Board be transferred to the Greenwood Board of County Commissioners and the township board hereby be abolished following the transfer of all assets and property to the board of county commissioners?
Yes: 41*
No: 18
Township - Liberty Township, Osborne:
Shall Liberty Township turn over the maintenance, repair, and construction of township roads to Osborne County, Kansas?
Yes: 5*
No: 0
Township - Payne Township, Sedgwick:
Shall the Payne Township, Kansas, be authorized to erect a building for public purpose and conduction of township business, not to exceed $55,000, with the use of township funds, pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. §80-104 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 36*
No: 22
Township - Round Mound Township, Osborne:
Shall Round Mound Township turn over the maintenance, repair, and construction of township roads to Osborne County, Kansas?
Yes: 12*
No: 0
Township - Soldier Township, Shawnee:
Shall the following be adopted?
Shall Soldier Township, Shawnee County, Kansas issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,900,000, to pay the costs to acquire, construct, equip and furnish a new fire station building and training facility on property currently owned by the Township in the 4500 Block of North Topeka Boulevard, including apparatus bays, meeting and training room, locker room, restrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, dining, living and gym areas, laundry room, cleaning room, offices and outdoor training area, and to make related site and utility improvements and all other necessary and related improvements; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq. and K.S.A 80-101 et seq. and K.S.A. 80-1901 et seq., including Senate Bill No. 7 of the 2025 Kansas Legislature?
Yes: 1,911*
No: 628
Township - Valley Township, Osborne:
Shall Valley Township turn over the maintenance, repair, and construction of the township roads to Osborne County, Kansas?
Yes: 9*
No: 0
USD - USD 107 (Rock Hills):
Shall Unified School District No. 107, Jewell County, Kansas (Rock Hills) (the "District") be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $10,635,000 (the "Bonds") to pay a portion of the estimated $11,632,000 costs to: (a) construct, furnish, and equip improvements and renovations to the Junior/Senior High School and the Elementary School facilities, including safety and security improvements, and HVAC improvements; (b) construct, furnish, and equip a Career and Technical Education Facility; (c) construct, furnish, equip and acquire other necessary renovations and improvements to District facilities; and (d) make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto (collectively the "Project"); and pay costs of issuance and interest on the Bonds during construction of the Project, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.? The balance of the costs shall be paid from capital outlay funds of the District.
Yes: 269
No: 767*
USD - USD 263 (Mulvane):
Shall Unified School District No. 263, Sedgwick County, Kansas (Mulvane), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $45,225,000, to pay the costs to: (a) at the existing Mulvane Middle School: demolish the original 1954-portion and construct, equip, and furnish new classrooms and educational support spaces and make improvements to provide a secured entrance to the building, a new storm shelter area, and make improvements for added security and safety including building driveways, renovations to improve the existing HVAC system, vocal music classroom, science areas, and other support areas; (b) at the existing Munson Primary School: make needed improvements to the building HVAC and electrical systems, upgrade restrooms, and install classroom intruder locks to enhance building safety and security; (c) at the existing Mulvane Grade School: make improvements for improved safety and security including remodel of the main entrance and classroom intruder locks, and needed improvements to the building HVAC system; (d) at the existing Mulvane High School: replace the entire roof and make needed upgrades to the lighting and sound systems in the auditorium, install classroom intruder locks for enhanced building safety and security, and make improvements to the existing HVAC system; and (e) make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto (the “Project”); and pay financing costs of issuance and capitalized interest affiliated with the general obligation bonds; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 949*
No: 874
USD - USD 274 (Oakley):
Shall Unified School District No. 274, Logan County, Kansas (Oakley) (the "District") be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $27,995,000 (the "Bonds") to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip: (a) a new Oakley Elementary School and Oakley Middle School facility and related building improvements to connect existing buildings to the additions for ADA compliance; (b) improvements and additions for a new physical education classroom, and locker rooms, ADA compliant restrooms, and concessions area for the football facility; (c) improvements and renovations to Oakley High School, including classroom, ADA compliant restroom renovations and expansion, and safety and security improvements; (d) parking, transportation and site improvements; and (e) all necessary improvements, renovations, and actions related thereto (the "Project"); and pay costs of issuance and interest on the Bonds during construction of the Project, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 508*
No: 486
USD - USD 288 (Central Hghts):
Shall Unified School District No. 288, Franklin County, Kansas (Central Heights) (the "District") be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,350,000 (the "Bonds") to pay the costs to construct, furnish, equip, and acquire:
(a) improvements and renovations to the District’s facilities, including new gymnasium, wrestling and locker room facilities, a new Vo-Ag facility, a new Early Childhood Center, safety and security improvements and track improvements;
(b) all improvements related thereto (collectively the "Project"); and
(c) pay costs of issuance and interest on the Bonds during construction of the Project, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 334*
No: 289
USD - USD 294 (Oberlin):
Shall Unified School District No. 294, Decatur County, Kansas (Oberlin), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,500,000, to pay the costs to: (a) construct, furnish and equip improvements, additions and renovations to the existing Decatur Community High School to provide for a pre-K through 12th Grade facility; and (b) make all other necessary improvements related thereto (collectively the "Project"), and to pay costs of issuance and interest on said general obligation bonds during construction of the Project; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 401
No: 548*
USD - USD 308 (Hutchinson):
hall Unified School District No. 308, Reno County, Kansas (Hutchinson) (the "District") be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $109,530,000 (the "Bonds") to pay the costs to: (a) construct, furnish and equip improvements at the District’s elementary school facilities, including safety and security improvements, storm shelter improvements, and additional classrooms and multipurpose spaces; (b) construct, furnish and equip a new 6-8 grade middle school facility including a new practice field; (c) construct, furnish and equip renovations and improvements to repurpose the existing middle school building and create an Early Learning Center and student services facility; (d) relocate the District’s baseball and soccer fields; (e) construct, furnish and equip other necessary renovations and improvements to District facilities; (f) make and acquire all other necessary improvements related thereto (collectively the "Project"); and (g) pay costs of issuance and interest on the Bonds during construction of the Project, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 1,276
No: 3,720*
USD - USD 334 (Southern Cloud):
Shall Unified School District No. 334, Cloud County, Kansas be disorganized as a unified school district with the Unified School District No. 334, Cloud County, Kansas territory to the following school districts according to the legal descriptions attached to Unified School District No. 334, Cloud County, Kansas Resolution FY26-07:
Unified School District No. 224, Washington County, Kansas
Unified School District No. 239, Ottawa County, Kansas
Unified School District No. 273, Mitchell County, Kansas
Unified School District No. 333, Cloud County, Kansas
Unified School District No. 379, Clay County, Kansas
Yes: 170*
No: 43
USD - USD 335 (North Jackson):
Shall Unified School District No. 335, Jackson County, Kansas (North Jackson), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 to pay the costs to acquire, construct, equip and install (a) a middle school addition, including six additional classrooms; (b) an elementary school addition, including two classrooms, a music room, and covered connection; and (c) other necessary and related improvements; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), and K.S.A. 72-5457?
Yes: 466*
No: 141
USD - USD 350 (St. John-Hudson):
Shall Unified School District No. 350, Stafford County, Kansas (St. John-Hudson), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $17,900,000 to pay the costs to acquire, construct, equip and install additions, renovations and improvements (a) to the district junior/senior high school building, including a new secure entrance and office space addition at the north end of the building, a new physical education classroom with bleacher seating and locker rooms adjacent to the existing main gymnasium, west high school classroom renovations for ADA compliance, HVAC and electrical upgrades, new kitchen and concessions area and renovated cafeteria, and building exterior and interior finish improvements; and (b) to the district elementary school building, including a new secure entrance, office space, classrooms, and restrooms addition at the south end of the building, a corridor connection to Ida Long library for security purposes, classroom renovations for larger classrooms, HVAC and electrical upgrades, building exterior and interior finish improvements and lockers in hallway for upper elementary grades; to pay the costs to construct a FEMA shelter addition for all junior/high school and elementary school students and staff; to pay the costs to make related site and utility improvements and all other necessary and related improvements; and to pay financing costs related to the bonds; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457 and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 236
No: 453*
USD - USD 352 (Goodland):
Shall Unified School District No. 352, Sherman County, Kansas (Goodland), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000, to pay the costs to construct, equip and furnish a new Career and Technical Education Building to serve the district, and make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), and K.S.A. 72-5457 et seq.?
Yes: 641*
No: 536
USD - USD 353 (Wellington):
Shall Unified School District No. 353, Sumner County, Kansas (Wellington) (the “District”) be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,600,000 (the “Bonds”) to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip: (a) improvements and renovations to Wellington High School, including roof, HVAC, parking, and football field restroom improvements; (b) improvements and renovations to Wellington Middle School, including roof, building, HVAC, parking, Ag shop, theater, and track and field improvements; (c) improvements and renovations to Eisenhower, Kennedy, Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools, including roof, building, HVAC, and parking improvements; (d) improvements and renovations to Sumner County Academy, including roof and building improvements; (e) improvements and renovations to other District facilities, including HVAC improvements, parking improvements at the tennis courts, and building improvements to the District office; and (f) all improvements related thereto (the “Project”); and pay costs of issuance and interest on the Bonds during construction of the Project, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 941
No: 1,084*
USD - USD 368 (Paola):
Shall Unified School District No. 368, Miami County, Kansas (Paola) (the "District") be authorized to levy an ad valorem tax in an amount not to exceed the amount necessary to finance the costs attributable directly to the assignment of cost-of-living weighting to the enrollment of the District, pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 72-5159?
Yes: 589
No: 1,260*
USD - USD 407 (Russell County):
Shall Unified School District No. 407, Russell County, Kansas (Russell), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,500,000, to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip: (a) improvements, renovations and additions to Simpson Elementary School, including new music rooms and storm shelters, building improvements, and ADA improvements; (b) improvements, renovations and additions to Bickerdyke Elementary School, including new commons areas and storm shelters, HVAC, plumbing and electrical improvements, building improvements, and ADA improvements; (c) improvements and renovations to Russell Junior-Senior High School, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical improvements, building improvements, and security and ADA improvements; and (d) all improvements related thereto (the “Project”); and pay costs of issuance and interest on the Bonds during construction of the Project, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 731
No: 872*
USD - USD 416 (Louisburg):
Shall Unified School District No. 416, Miami County, Kansas (Louisburg) (the "District") be authorized to enter into a Lease-Purchase Agreement with First Option Bank, with provisions allowing for early payoff with no prepayment penalty, in the amount of $4,000,000, plus interest, to pay the expenses and fees related to making improvements, renovations and additions to the District's baseball and softball facilities, including improving and expanding usable competition and practice space, with all repayments made from the District's existing Capital Outlay Fund and no increase to the District's mill levy rate, pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-120 and K.S.A. 10-1116C?
Yes: 1,266*
No: 1,113
USD - USD 450 (Shawnee Heights):
Shall Unified School District No. 450, Shawnee County, Kansas (Shawnee Heights) (the “District”) be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $65,000,000 (the “Bonds”) to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip: (a) improvements, additions and renovations to Berryton, Shawnee Heights, Tecumseh North, and Tecumseh South Elementary Schools, including classroom, ADA accessible playgrounds, building, mechanical, HVAC, parking and pick-up/drop-off improvements; (b) improvements, additions and renovations to Shawnee Heights Middle School, including classroom, new gymnasium, building, mechanical, HVAC, parking and transportation improvements; (c) improvements, additions and renovations to Shawnee Heights High School, including classroom, new gymnasium, stadium fieldhouse addition, kitchen, building, mechanical, HVAC, parking and transportation improvements; and (d) all improvements related thereto (the “Project”); and pay costs of issuance and interest on the Bonds during construction of the Project, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 3,113*
No: 1,398
USD - USD 470 (Arkansas City):
Shall Unified School District No. 470, Cowley County, Kansas (Arkansas City), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $52,725,000, to pay the costs to (a) acquire, construct, equip and install additions, renovations or improvements to the district middle school building, including an addition for maker space, art lab, foods lab, and business lab; a storm shelter and multipurpose room addition; a new main entrance with secure controlled entry; an addition to replace vocal and orchestra rooms; renovations to special education classrooms, including a multi-disabilities classroom with adjacent dropoff and pick-up; renovations to boys and girls locker rooms; accessibility and other renovations and updates to 7th and 8th grade science and general classrooms; renovations to administration and support areas; replacements, upgrades and improvements to building HVAC equipment, temperature controls, water and sewer lines, roofs, and access control system; bridge replacement for drop-off and pick-up safety; and renovation of track restrooms, including a training room; (b) acquire and equip district data center and IT support improvements; (c) acquire, construct and equip secure controlled entrances to Adams and Roosevelt Elementary Schools; and (d) make all other necessary and related improvements (collectively, “Project No. 1”); all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457 and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 1,153*
No: 697
USD - USD 470 (Arkansas City):
Shall Unified School District No. 470, Cowley County, Kansas (Arkansas City), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,040,000, to pay the costs to (a) construct, furnish and equip a new Pre-K attendance center, with nine classrooms; and (b) make all other necessary and related improvements (collectively, “Project No. 2”); all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457 and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 932*
No: 908
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