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2025 Special Elections
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February 4, 2025
Municipal - Abilene:
Shall a special purpose retailers’ sales tax in the amount of three and one-half tenths of one percent (0.35%) (e.g., $0.35 on a $100.00 purchase) be levied in the City of Abilene, Kansas to take effect July 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as such tax may be levied by the Kansas Department of Revenue, with revenue from such tax used for the purpose of funding recreation facility improvements, to include multi-purpose fields, with the means and methods to accomplish said purpose to be determined in the sole discretion of the Governing Body of the City; and provided that such retailers’ sales tax shall expire on the date ten years after it is first levied, all pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 426*
No: 319
USD - USD 111 (Doniphan W):
Shall Unified School District No. 111, Doniphan County, Kansas (Doniphan West) (the “District”) be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,300,000 (the “Bonds”) to pay the costs to: (a) construct, furnish, and equip improvements and renovations to the Junior/Senior High School and the Doniphan West Elementary School facilities, including safety and security improvements, site, utility and infrastructure improvements, interior and exterior building improvements, and lighting, technology and HVAC improvements; (b) construct, furnish, equip and acquire other necessary renovations and improvements to District facilities; (c) make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto (collectively the “Project”); and (d) 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), and K.S.A. 72-5457?
Yes: 131
No: 349*
February 11, 2025
Municipal - Gardner:
Shall the City of Gardner, Kansas be authorized to renew the levy of a one-half of one percent (0.5%) retailers' sales tax within the City of Gardner for the special purpose of funding City infrastructure, including the construction, repairing, rebuilding, rehabilitating, upgrading and improvement of streets, curbs, sidewalks, and walking, jogging and biking trails; such retailers' sales tax shall take effect on January 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and will replace the current one-half of one percent (0.5%) special purpose sales tax currently in place which expires on December 31, 2025, and shall end ten years after its commencement; such tax shall be levied pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187, et seq.?
Yes: 1,721*
No: 818
February 25, 2025
USD - USD 259 (Wichita):
Shall Unified School District No. 259, Sedgwick County, Kansas (Wichita) (the "District"), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $450,000,000, to pay the costs to make improvements in the District, including the following: (a) construct, furnish and equip new facilities, including a Trades Future Ready Center and an Early Childhood Center; (b) upgrade, remodel, rebuild, renovate, improve, equip, consolidate and/or construct additions to District facilities; (c) acquire and improve sites as needed; (d) make all other necessary improvements related thereto; and (e) pay fees, costs and expenses incidental thereto; 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: 13,889
No: 14,208*
March 4, 2025
USD - USD 235 (Uniontown):
Shall Unified School District No. 235, Bourbon County, Kansas (Uniontown), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip: (a) replacement of the District’s Pre-K facility; (b) ADA and secure entry improvements at West Bourbon Elementary School; (c) fire alarm system improvements at the Uniontown Junior/Senior High School; and (d) all other necessary improvements related thereto (collectively the “Project”); and (e) 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: 214*
No: 107
April 1, 2025
Municipal - Lenexa:
Shall the City of Lenexa, Kansas (“City”) be authorized to renew the levy of a three-eighths of one percent (0.375%) general purpose City Retailers’ Sales Tax within the City, and to use the revenue from the tax, in whole or in part with any other funds for general City purposes, including but not limited to:
(a) to fund street infrastructure improvements including the maintenance and rebuilding of roads, sidewalks, storm water facilities, and street lighting;
(b) the development and maintenance of park and recreation facilities, including trails, parks, and playgrounds; and
(c) all things related to and necessary to construct and finance such projects including bonds and other obligations;
Provided that such tax shall take effect October 1, 2028, the day following the expiration of the existing three-eighths of one percent (0.375%) general purpose City Retailers’ Sales Tax and such tax shall expire 20 years later on September 30, 2048.
Yes: 8,727*
No: 2,265
Municipal - Westwood:
Shall the following be adopted?
“whether the Joe D. Dennis Park shall be sold, traded, or exchanged”.
Yes: 398
No: 441*
USD - USD 226 (Meade):
Shall Unified School District No. 226, Meade County, Kansas (Meade), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,800,000 to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip: (a) improvements and renovations to the Elementary/Junior High School facility, including roof replacement and safety and security improvements; (b) improvement and renovations to the High School facility, including track and field improvements, safety and security improvements, and classroom, auditorium, cafeteria and hallway improvements; (c) handicap accessible playground improvements; and (d) all other necessary improvements related thereto (collectively the "Project"); and (e) 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), and K.S.A. 72-5457?
Yes: 260*
No: 71
USD - USD 231 (Gardner Edgerton):
Shall Unified School District No. 231, Johnson County, Kansas (Gardner Edgerton), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $100,000,000, to pay the costs to construct, equip, furnish, repair, remodel and make additions to buildings, facilities and technology used for school district purposes, including the following: (a) renovate Sunflower Elementary School into an Early Childhood Center; (b) construct, furnish and equip a new elementary school and make renovations and improvements to all elementary schools including safety and security upgrades, special education classroom improvements and playground improvements; (c) renovate and make improvements and additions at all middle schools including safety and security upgrades and accessible playgrounds; (d) renovate and make improvements and additions to Gardner Edgerton High School including commons expansion, kitchen renovation, and safety and security upgrades; (e) construct, furnish and equip a Transition Readiness And Independent Livings Skills (TRAILS) addition; (f) construct, furnish and equip a new district service center; (g) acquire and improve sites and make all other necessary improvements related thereto; and (h) pay fees and expenses related thereto; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-431 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 2,241*
No: 1,586
April 8, 2025
USD - USD 261 (Haysville):
Shall Unified School District No. 261, Sedgwick County, Kansas (Haysville), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $79,725,000 to pay a portion of the estimated $80,150,000 costs to: (a) construct, equip and furnish additions to existing buildings within the District; (b) make improvements, repairs or upgrades to District buildings as needed for roofing, mechanical and other infrastructure systems, and building interiors and exteriors; (c) make needed improvements to District playgrounds and parking lots; (d) construct and equip improvements to existing physical education/athletic facilities within the District; (e) make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto (the “Project”); and pay financing costs of issuance affiliated with the general obligation bonds of the District; 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 estimated costs of the Project will be paid with interest earned on the reinvestment of bond proceeds prior to expenditure.
Yes: 1,382*
No: 462
USD - USD 263 (Mulvane):
Shall Unified School District No. 263, Sedgwick County, Kansas (Mulvane), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $50,390,000 to pay a portion of the estimated $51,910,429 costs to: (a) demolish a major portion of the existing Mulvane Middle School and construct, equip, and furnish new educational and support spaces and make improvements to provide a secured entrance to the building, construct and equip a new storm shelter area, and install intruder locks in all classrooms for enhanced safety and security; (b) make improvements to the existing Mulvane Munson Primary School, including but not limited to upgrades or improvements to restrooms, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and install intruder locks in all classrooms for enhanced safety and security; (c) make improvements to the existing Mulvane Grade School, including but not limited to constructing, equipping and furnishing a new Administration addition, a secure building entrance, improvements to the existing connecting corridor, HVAC systems, restrooms, and install intruder locks in all classrooms for enhanced safety and security; (d) make improvements to the existing Mulvane High School, including but not limited to replacement of the building’s roof, upgrades to the Auditorium lighting and sound systems, HVAC systems, restrooms, and install intruder locks to all classrooms for enhanced safety and security; (e) make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto; and (f) pay financing costs of issuance and capitalized interest affiliated with such 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.? The balance of the costs shall be paid with interest earned on the reinvestment of the bond proceeds prior to expenditure.
Yes: 825
No: 897*
USD - USD 263 (Mulvane):
Shall Unified School District No. 263, Sedgwick County, Kansas (Mulvane), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,280,000 to pay a portion of the estimated $9,560,132 costs to: (a) construct, equip and furnish a new Early Childhood Center on property within the District; (b) make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto; and (c) pay financing costs of issuance and capitalized interest affiliated with such 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.? The balance of the costs shall be paid with interest earned on the reinvestment of the bond proceeds prior to expenditure.
Yes: 694
No: 1,028*
USD - USD 436 (Caney Valley):
Shall Unified School District No. 436, Montgomery County, Kansas (Caney Valley), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $32,385,000, to pay the costs to acquire, construct, equip and install additions, renovations and improvements (a) to the district junior/senior high school campus, including a multisport/wrestling room addition, and a storm shelter, locker rooms and restrooms addition; auditorium, weight room, band/music room, family and consumer sciences kitchen, library, science room, training room, coaches' offices, and locker room renovations and improvements; academic success room/library and kitchen renovations; and parking lot, sidewalk, signage and Caney Valley West campus concrete pad improvements; (b) to the junior/senior high school campus athletic complex, including a stadium entrance, locker rooms, new home team bleachers on west side, lighting, scoreboard, sidewalks, artificial turf field, track improvements, new baseball and softball facility improvements, and a new concessions building; and (c) to the district elementary school, including secured main entrance additions and an addition with storm shelter/band room, cafeteria, kitchen, and restroom improvements; commons area and main entrance, gymnasium, science classroom, SPED classroom and restroom, and other restroom renovations and improvements; updated playground for younger students and new and relocated playground for older students, and parking, sidewalks, front entrance canopy, landscaping and other site improvements; to purchase buses; to pay costs of all other necessary and related improvements; and to 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. 25-201 8(£), K.S.A. 72-5457 and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 147
No: 787*
USD - USD 499 (Galena):
Shall Unified School District No. 499, Cherokee County, Kansas (Galena) (the "District") be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 (the "Bonds") to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip: (a) Liberty Elementary repairs and improvements to renovate aging conditions of the facility, including roof repairs, HVAC replacement, window and elevator replacement, and gymnasium upgrades; (b) safety and security improvements to the existing covered walkway connecting Liberty Elementary to the High School, including the addition of a new canopy on the East side of the High School to improve safety and ADA access; (c) removal of modular trailers at Spring Grove for the construction of a new Early Childhood facility, to include storm shelters and playgrounds: (d) removal of modular trailers East of Liberty Elementary and the renovation of space within the existing Gene Russell Library for the addition of new classroom spaces to accommodate special education programs; and (e) make all other necessary improvements related thereto (collectively the "Project"); and pay costs of issuances 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: 205*
No: 41
April 15, 2025
USD - USD 203 (Piper):
Shall Unified School District No. 203, Wyandotte County, Kansas (Piper), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $32,500,000, to pay a portion of the estimated $33,186,348 costs to purchase and improve sites and to acquire, construct, equip, furnish, repair, remodel and make additions to buildings used for school district purposes, including acquisition of new and upgraded computer and communications technology, and all necessary improvements related thereto in the District, and to pay related fees and expenses including interest during construction; 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 with interest earned on the reinvestment of the bond proceeds prior to expenditure or bond reoffering premium.
Yes: 870
No: 1,502*
April 22, 2025
USD - USD 419 (Canton-Galva):
Shall Unified School District No. 419, McPherson County, Kansas (Canton-Galva), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,725,000 to pay the costs to: (a) make improvements to the District Jr./Sr. High School in Canton including constructing, equipping and furnishing a new Vo-Ag building, exterior site improvements including sidewalks, parking lots, repairs to the existing building exterior envelope, repairs and/or replacement of the roof, replacement of HVAC equipment and controls, and installation of a new track and associated site improvements; (b) make improvements to the District Elementary School in Galva including upgrades to the mechanical system and equipment, repairs and/or replacement of the roof, replacement of HVAC equipment and controls, exterior site improvements including sidewalks, parking lots, and repairs to the building exterior envelope; (c) make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto (the “Project”); and pay financing costs of issuance and capitalized interest affiliated with the general obligation bonds of the District, 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: 320*
No: 147
May 6, 2025
Library District - Library District No. 1, Miami County:
Shall Library District No. 1, County of Miami, State of Kansas (Louisburg Library) (the "District"), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,750,000 to pay a portion of the estimated $9,978,942 cost for the construction and equipping of a library to be located on a site owned by the District, together with all things necessary and incidental thereto and all related fees and expenses, with the balance of the cost for such library paid from other available funds of the District, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1244 and K.S.A. 10-101 et seq.?
Yes: 698
No: 1,060*
USD - USD 244 (Burlington):
Shall Unified School District No. 244, Coffey County, Kansas (Burlington) (the "District"), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000 to pay the costs to construct, furnish, and equip: (a) a new Burlington Elementary School facility; (b) make all other necessary improvements related 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), and K.S.A. 72-5457?
Yes: 308
No: 803*
USD - USD 303 (Ness City):
Shall Unified School District No. 303, Ness County, Kansas (Ness City), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $24,000,000, to pay the costs to acquire, construct, equip and install additions, renovations and improvements (a) to the district junior/senior high school building, including HVAC replacement, roof repairs and improvements, a new physical education and competition gymnasium, locker room, weight room and K-12 FEMA storm shelter addition that connects to the elementary school building, secure entry improvements, renovated office space, and auditorium renovations; and (b) to the district elementary school, including HVAC replacement and electrical system improvements, secure entry and other office area improvements, renovations to other areas, and improvements to accommodate the connecting addition to the junior/senior high school building; pay the costs to make related site and utility improvements and all other necessary and related improvements; 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: 182
No: 517*
USD - USD 402 (Augusta):
Shall Unified School District No. 402, Butler County, Kansas (Augusta) (the "District") be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000 (the "Bonds") to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip: (a) improvements, additions and renovations to Augusta High School, including additional classrooms, Fine Arts improvements, Career and Technical Education improvements, gymnasium and athletic improvements, HVAC, roof, and interior and exterior building improvements; (b) improvements, expansions and renovations to Augusta Middle School, including classrooms, HVAC and lighting improvements; (c) improvements, additions and renovations to Garfield, Ewalt, and Lincoln Elementary Schools, including classroom renovations, band and music improvements, HVAC and lighting improvements, and playground improvements; (d) safety and security improvements to District facilities; (e) other necessary renovations and improvements to District facilities; 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: 1,180*
No: 579
May 13, 2025
USD - USD 230 (Spring Hill):
Shall Unified School District No. 230, Johnson/Miami County, Kansas (Spring Hill), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 to pay the costs of acquiring, constructing, equipping, furnishing, repairing, remodeling or making additions to buildings used for school district purposes including without limitation (a) constructing, equipping, and furnishing additional classrooms at existing elementary schools; (b) constructing, equipping, and furnishing a Career and Technical Education (CTE) addition and an expansion of the commons area at Spring Hill High School; (c) making certain other capital improvements to the buildings and facilities of the District, including roof replacements and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) improvements; (d) providing for all other necessary and related improvements, and (e) paying fees and expenses incidental thereto including interest during construction; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq.; K.S.A. 25-431 et seq.; K.S.A. 25-2018(f); K.S.A. 72-5457; and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 2,802*
No: 1,568
USD - USD 265 (Goddard):
Shall Unified School District No. 265, Sedgwick County, Kansas (Goddard), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $196,000,000, to pay the costs to: (a) construct, equip and furnish two new K-4 elementary schools within the District; (b) renovate, equip and furnish the existing Oak Street attendance center to serve as a Pre-K facility for the District; (c) make renovations and improvements to District attendance centers for enhanced safety and security, improved teaching and learning environments, educational and operational efficiencies, ADA and other code compliance, and improved student, staff, and patrons accessibility; (d) acquire and install technology improvements District wide; (e) make improvements, repairs or upgrades to District buildings as needed for roofing, mechanical and other infrastructure systems, building interiors and exteriors, playgrounds, parking lots, and physical education/athletic facilities within the District; (f) acquire sites and 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: 2,117
No: 2,588*
June 3, 2025
USD - USD 367 (Osawatomie):
Shall Unified School District No. 367, Miami County, Kansas (Osawatomie) (the "District") be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,050,000 (the "Bonds") to pay the costs to construct, furnish, equip, and acquire: (a) improvements and renovations to all the District’s facilities, including safety and security improvements, roofing, HVAC, and electrical improvements, interior and exterior building improvements, and playground improvements; (b) improvements and renovations at the High School, including window replacement, classroom renovations and track and field improvements; (c) all other necessary renovations and improvements to District facilities and all improvements related thereto (collectively the "Project"); and (d) 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: 406*
No: 255
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