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November 7th, 2023 Results: Propositions
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County - Allen:
Shall the Board of County Commissioners of Allen County, Kansas, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds of the County in an amount not to exceed $9,950,000 to pay the estimated costs of making improvements to the Allen County Courthouse, consisting of the addition of a new courtroom, judicial offices, and secure entry and lobby; renovation of the existing judicial area to include secure areas, a jury room, conference rooms, ADA accessibility, and judicial offices, storage, and work space; and all other necessary and related improvements; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq. and K.S.A. 19-15,114 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 609
No: 1,911*
County - Dickinson:
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one-quarter percent (.25) be levied in Dickinson County for the purpose of financing the costs of public safety projects, specifically a new radio communications system across the county, to take effect the 1st day of April, in the year 2024, and such tax to be in addition to presently existing retailers' sales tax. Said tax shall expire after five (5) years from the date such tax is first collected. Said tax shall be distributed pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187 (b) (1) as may be amended.
Yes: 1,546*
No: 1,190
County - Franklin:
Shall sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink in Franklin County be allowed in public places without a requirement that any portion of their gross receipts be from sales of food?
Yes: 2,115*
No: 746
County - Gove:
Shall the members of Gove County Medical Center Board of Trustees be elected by the qualified electors of Gove County, Kansas, on a nonpartisan basis?
Yes: 548*
No: 183
County - Grant:
Shall the Grant County Public Building Commission, Grant County, Kansas, issue and sell its revenue bonds in the maximum principal amount of $15,500,000 to pay all or part of the estimated $16,868,248 total cost of both issuing such bonds and designing, engineering, constructing, equipping, and furnishing a new jail facility, with the balance of any such costs to be paid from legally available funds of the County, which facility shall be leased to and operated by Grant County, Kansas, in furtherance of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and residents of the County under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1757 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 329
No: 570*
County - Grant:
Shall Grant County, Kansas, (the "County") impose a one percent (1%) countywide retailers' sales tax and pledge the revenue therefrom to help finance the construction or remodeling of the jail facility operated by the County in furtherance of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and residents of the County under the authority of K.S.A. 10-120, 12-187, and 12-189, all as amended?
Yes: 323
No: 581*
County - Greenwood:
SHALL THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE INDIVIDUAL DRINK IN GREENWOOD COUNTY BE ALLOWED IN PUBLIC PLACES WITHOUT A REQUIREMENT THAT ANY PORTION OF THEIR GROSS RECEIPTS BE FROM SALES OF FOOD?
Yes: 530*
No: 284
County - Labette:
Shall a County Wide one percent (1%) Retailer’s Sales Tax be continued (retained) for a period of five (5) years from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq. for the purpose of property tax relief?
Yes: 1,656*
No: 642
County - Marshall:
Shall Marshall County, Kansas (the "County"), be authorized to design and construct a new Law Enforcement Center consisting of approximately 21,300 square feet (the "Project"), to be owned and operated by the County, and to be located on 11th Terrace in the City of Marysville, Kansas, north of U.S. Highway 36, at an estimated total cost of approximately $13,582,485, with not to exceed $9,000,000 of such cost financed through bonds and sales tax as described below, and the balance of the cost of such Project paid from other available funds of the County, with such financing provided through: (1) the issuance of general obligation sales tax bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 (the "Bonds"), to be used to pay a portion of the costs of the Project, related interest costs during construction, and costs of issuing the Bonds; and (2) the imposition of a one-half percent (0.5%) countywide retailers' sales tax (the "Sales Tax") for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the Bonds, with collection of such Sales Tax to commence April 1, 2024, 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); provided, that prior to the issuance of the Bonds the County receive a comprehensive feasibility study that indicates the revenues received from the Sales Tax wil be sufficient ot retire the Bonds and any other outstanding bonds secured by such Sales Tax without the necessity of levying any ad valorem taxation; and provided, further, that the County retain all the revenue generated by such Sales Tax pursuant to interlocal agreements the County has previously entered with each city within the County; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., and K.S.A. 19-15,114 et seq., all as amended?
Yes: 1,009
No: 1,790*
County - Marshall:
Shall sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink in McPherson County be allowed in public places without a requirement that any portion of their gross receipts be from sales of food?
Yes: 4,787*
No: 1,977
County - Miami:
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) be levied in Miami County, Kansas, to take effect April 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as such tax may be levied by the Kansas Department of Revenue, with revenue from the tax used to fund (1) construction of a new building to house additional courtrooms and related activities, and (2) improvements and renovations of the historic Miami County Courthouse, and all things necessary and related thereto; and provided that such retailers' sales tax shall expire when sales tax sufficient to pay all the costs of financing such facilities and improvements has been collected by retailers as determined by the Kansas Secretary of Revenue, all pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 2,118
No: 3,140*
County - Pottawatomie:
Shall an additional retailers’ sales tax be levied in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, in the amount of one fourth percent (0.25%), to take effect January 1, 2024, and to expire upon the payment of all costs authorized in financing all of the projects described herein. The projects to be financed with such retailers’ sales tax are as follows: Upgrade and pave Harvest Road from Excel Road to Lake Elbo Road; Upgrade and pave Excel Road from Cara’s Way to Harvest Road; Construct new road and bridge and pedestrian paths from Harvest Road to Junietta Road; Upgrade and pave Vineyard Road and Chapman Roads south of U.S. Highway 24; Upgrade and pave Salzer Road from Say Road to Elm Slough Road; Upgrade and widen Elm Slough Road from Flint Rock Road to Highway 99; Replace Louisville Road Bridge (POT52); Upgrade roadway and widen shoulders on portions of Flush Road; Upgrade Pleasant View Road approximately 1300 feet North of Ogee Road to Diamond Road; Upgrade Doyle Creek Road from Riley Creek Road to Pleasant View Road to rural road design; Upgrade Shawguee Road to rural road design; Belvue Bridge over Kansas River deck replacement. No part of the proceeds from such additional retailers’ sales tax shall be distributed to any City located within Pottawatomie County. The proposed 0.25% additional retailers’ sales tax shall be in addition to the existing retailers’ sales tax, and nothing herein shall be deemed to modify the use, purpose, or allocation of the existing one percent (1.00%) retailers’ sales tax. All pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187 et seq.?
Yes: 2,073
No: 2,614*
County - Reno:
Shall sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink in Reno County be allowed in public places without a requirement that any portion of their gross receipts be from sales of food?
Yes: 5,458*
No: 1,893
County - Russell:
Shall the Board of Russell County Commissioners change the number of county commission districts from three (3) county commission districts to five (5) county commission districts?
Yes: 740*
No: 584
County - Russell:
Shall the Board of County Commissioners of Russell, Kansas continue a 0.5% countywide sales tax for the purpose of financing economic development initiatives or public infrastructure projects? Said sales tax to become effective as of the 1st day of January, 2025 and shall expire ten (10) years after the date said tax is first collected and that all revenues derived from said sales tax shall be apportioned between Russell County and all cities within Russell County as provided by law.
Yes: 873*
No: 475
County - Sheridan:
In accordance with K.S.A. 12-187 (b) (1) shall the Board of County Commissioners, Sheridan County, Kansas continue to impose a countywide retailer's sales tax at a rate of 1% (one percent) and pledge the revenue received therefrom for the purpose of aiding the Sheridan County Health Complex with maintenance and operation expenses with said sales tax beginning on October ,1 2024 and ending September 30, 2029?
Yes: 402*
No: 127
County - Stanton:
Shall the Stanton County Hospital (the Hospital) levy a tax of seventeen (17) mills for the tax years 2024, 2025, and 2026 pursuant to K.S.A. 19-4606(c), for the purpose of operating, maintaining, equipping, and improving the Hospital?
Yes: 317*
No: 121
Municipal - Abilene (Dickinson County):
Shall a special purpose retailers' sales tax in the amount of one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) be levied in the City of Abilene, Kansas to take effect April 1, 2024 or as soon thereafter as such tax may be levied by the Kansas Department of Revenue, with revenue from such tax used to fund a Local Street Improvement Program; 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: 701*
No: 358
Municipal - Benton (Butler County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of two percent (2%) be levied in the City of Benton, Kansas to take effect on July 1, 2024, the proceeds of which shall be used to supplement the cost of property tax relief and city park and quality of life improvements?
Yes: 132*
No: 44
Municipal - Blue Rapids (Marshall County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one-half of one percent (0.50%) be levied in the City of Blue Rapids, Kansas to take effect on January 1, 2024 or as soon thereafter as such tax may be levied by the Kansas Department of Revenue, with revenue from such tax used to fund general governmental services provided by the City, which include but are not limited to (a) the design, construction, renovation, repair, equip, or maintenance of public infrastructure and buildings; (b) capital improvements; and (c) provide general ad valorem tax relief, provided that such retailers' sales tax shall expire on the date twenty (20) years after it is first levied, all pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?
Yes: 148*
No: 135
Municipal - Chanute (Neosho County):
Shall the City of Chanute, Kansas, be authorized to renew a city-wide retailers’ sales tax in the amount of one quarter of one percent (0.25) within the City of Chanute, Kansas, to fund economic development and for making improvements, repairs and maintaining municipal buildings.
The collection of such sales tax to commence on April 1, 2024 and shall terminate five (5) years after its commenncement, in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 120187 et seq., and amendments thereto?
Additional information:
In 2019 the citizens of Chanute voted to approve a one quarter of one percent (0.25) city-wide retailers’ sales tax to support economic development through Chanute Regional Development Authority and to improve, repair and maintain municipal buildings. The City of Chanute is asking the voters to renew and continue this sales tax for an additional five (5) years. The City of Chanute has spent monies and will spend future monies to assist local employers and recruit industries like Orizon that provide private sector jobs for the citizens of Chanute.
Sales tax has been used to repair and maintain building such as the Memorial Building tuck pointing, Chanute Historical Building tuck pointing, and Elmwood Cemetery abby repairs. There remain several municipal buildings that are in need of extensive repair or replacement for items such as roof and heating and air conditioning systems. Those buildings include the Memorial Building, Courthouse, and Santa Fe Depot.
Yes: 983*
No: 492
Municipal - Clay Center (Clay County):
Shall a Retailers' Sales Tax, in the amount of one-half percent (.5%) continue to levied in the City of Clay Center, Kansas, for the purposes of street and city infrastructure improvements to take effect on April 1, 2024 and to terminate on March 31, 2029.
Yes: 760*
No: 258
Municipal - Coffeyville (Montgomery County):
Shall the City of Coffeyville, Kansas, be authorized, pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., to impose a one-half percent (0.5%) Citywide retailers' sales tax (the "Sales Tax"), the proceeds of which shall be used to finance the costs of general transportation improvements, throughout the City including, but not limited to streets, curbing, and sidewalks; provided that the collection of the Sales Tax shall commence on April 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and shall expire ten (10) years after its commencement?
Yes: 622*
No: 417
Municipal - Conway Springs (Sumner County):
SHALL THE CITY OF CONWAY SPRINGS, KANSAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO IMPOSE (1) A ONE PERCENT (1.0%) CITY-WIDE RETAILERS’ SALES TAX, THE REVENUE FROM WHICH WILL BE APPLIED TO IMPROVE CITY STREETS AND TO OTHER CITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS, AND (2) A ONE PERCENT (1.0%) CITY-WIDE RETAILERS’ SALES TAX, THE REVENUE FROM WHICH WILL BE APPLIED TO IMPROVE CITY STREETS, WITH COLLECTION OF SUCH SALES TAXES TO COMMENCE ON APRIL 1, 2024, AND WITH THE ONE PERCENT (1.0%) SALES TAX TO IMPROVE CITY STREETS TO EXPIRE AFTER 10 YEARS, ALL PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 12-187 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED?
Yes: 143*
No: 67
Municipal - Derby (Sedgwick County):
Shall the City of Derby, Kansas, be authorized, upon expiration of the existing one-half percent (1/2%) Citywide retailers’ sales tax, 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 the payment of financing costs related thereto: (1) public safety equipment and capital improvements; (2) streets and sidewalks maintenance and improvements; and (3) parks and trails maintenance and improvements; with the collection of the sales tax to commence on January 1, 2025, 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: 2,488*
No: 2,028
Municipal - Douglass (Butler County):
Shall a city retailers' sales tax in the amount of 1% be renewed to be levied in the City of Douglass, Kansas, to take effect on the 1st day of October, 2024, to be allocated: 40% Sewer Improvements 30% Property Tax Relief 30% Street Improvement which retailers' sales tax shall continue in full force and effect for a period of 5 years from and after the 1st day of October, 2024?
Yes: 153*
No: 29
Municipal - Edwardsville (Wyandotte County):
Shall the City of Edwardsville, Kansas be authorized to renew a one-half percent (0.50%) special purpose retailers' sales tax, the collection of which to commence on January 1, 2025 or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and the proceeds used for:
(a) improving, rebuilding and maintaining roads, streets, curb & gutters, sidewalks and storm water facilities and such other work as is necessary, including the financing of same;
(b) acquiring, repairing, rehabilitating, and maintenance and operation of city parks and recreation facilities, including the financing of same;
(c) acquiring, repairing, rehabilitating, and maintenance and operation of public safety equipment and facilities, including the financing of same; provided that such retailers' sales tax shall expire 10 years from the date of imposition, all pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187 et. seq., as amended?
Yes: 346*
No: 129
Municipal - El Dorado (Butler County):
Shall the city retailers' sales tax in the amount of one percent (1%) be extended from and after the first day of October 2024, in the City of El Dorado, Kansas, with the first $1,650,000 to be allocated annually for property tax reduction, the next $700,000 to be allocated annually for street rehabilitation, and the remaining balance being distributed per ordinance, which retailers' sales tax shall continue in full force and effect?
Yes: 1,299*
No: 384
Municipal - Fowler (Meade County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one percent (1%) be levied within the city limits of Fowler, Kansas, for the purposes of benefitting the Unified School District No. 225; reducing the ad valorem property tax burden on city taxpayers and paying for outstanding city debt or the cost of public infrastructure; to achieve such purposes, the revenue from the tax shall be used as follows: I. approximately 90% of the funds shall be transferred to the Unified School District No. 225; and II. approximately 10% of the funds shall be used by the City to reduce ad valorem property taxes and pay city debt or for public infrastructure. With the means and methods to accomplish said purposes to be determined in the sole discretion of the Governing Body of the City; such electors voting thereon, to take effect January 1, 2024, or as soon as thereafter as permitted by law and notice requirements allow, and to expire ten years from the date the tax is first collected?
Yes: 62*
No: 31
Municipal - Girard (Crawford County):
Shall a retailers’ sales tax in the amount of one-half of one percent (0.5%) be levied in the City of Girard, Kansas, with the proceeds therefrom to be used by the Girard Police Department and the Girard Fire Department for the purpose of public safety and for public infrastructure and for other purposes as may be in the best interest of the City for a time period not to exceed ten (10) years from the date such sales tax is collected to take effect on April 1, 2024?
Yes: 183*
No: 95
Municipal - Haysville (Sedgwick County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one percent (1.00%) be levied in the City of Haysville, Kansas, to take effect July 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as such tax may be levied by the Kansas Department of Revenue, with revenue from such tax used to fund a Local Street, Park & Recreation Improvement Program; 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: 472
No: 473*
Municipal - La Crosse (Rush County):
SHALL THE CITY OF LACROSSE, 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. 395, RUSH COUNTY KANSAS (LACROSSE) (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 $10,975,000 (THE “DISTRICT BONDS”) TO PAY THE COSTS TO CONSTRUCT, FURNISH AND EQUIP EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DISTRICT, AND (2) PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND MILL LEVY RELIEF; PROVIDED THAT THE COLLECTION OF THE SALES TAX SHALL COMMENCE ON APRIL 1, 2024, 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 7, 2023 OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE DISTRICT BONDS?
Yes: 340*
No: 125
Municipal - Lebo (Coffey County):
Shall the City of Lebo, Kansas sell its natural gas system to Kansas Gas Service, a Division of ONE Gas, Inc. for the purchase price of $1,000,000 and Other Valuable Consideration?
Yes: 122*
No: 88
Municipal - Linn Valley (Linn County):
SHALL THE CITY OF LINN VALLEY, KANSAS BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY A SPECIAL PURPOSE CITY RETAILERS’ SALES TAX OF ONE PERCENT (1.00%) AND TO USE THE REVENUE FROM THE CITY RETAILERS’ SALES TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND A FIRETRUCK AND WITH SUCH TAX TO TAKE EFFECT ON 4/1/2024 AND TO END ON 3/31/2033; SUCH TAX SHALL BE LEVIED PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 12-187, ET SEQ.?
Yes: 184*
No: 70
Municipal - Lucas (Russell County):
Shall the City of Lucas, Kansas, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187 et seq, be authorized to renew the levy of a one percent (1.0%) citywide retailers' sales tax (the "Sales Tax"), the proceeds of which shall be used for general purposes with a focus on infrastructure development and improvements, the collection of the Sales Tax to renew on April 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and to terminate five (5) years from said date; if approved, such tax wil continue the City's current one percent (1.00%) citywide retailer's sales tax levied within the City?
Yes: 80*
No: 19
Municipal - Mount Hope (Sedgwick County):
Shall the City of Mount Hope, Kansas, be authorized to impose a one percent (1.0%) Citywide retailers’ sales tax, the revenue from which will be used for the purpose of providing an adequate level of public services, such as streets, public buildings and facilities, and other general government purposes, with the collection of such sales tax to commence on April 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et. seq., as amended?
Yes: 134*
No: 69
Municipal - Olpe (Lyon County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one-half of one percent (0.5%) be levied in the City of Olpe, Kansas for the purpose of capital improvements for the betterment of the community, to take effect the 1st day of January, 2024.
Yes: 126*
No: 54
Municipal - Osawatomie (Miami County):
Shall the city of Osawatomie, Kansas levy a retailers’ sales tax in the amount of one quarter of one percent (.25%), to take effect on January 1, 2027, and to be levied for ten years until December 31, 2036, on retail sales consummated within the City of Osawatomie, with revenues of such tax to be used to help finance the purchase and maintenance of equipment for the City's fire and police operations and to pay the debt obligations of the City issued to finance purchases for these same purposes, all in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., and amendments thereto?
Yes: 237*
No: 189
Municipal - Plains (Meade County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one-half of one percent (0.50%) be levied within the city limits of Plains, Kansas, with the revenue from the tax to be used for the purpose of benefiting the Community Enhancement Foundation of Plains, Kansas, a 501(c)3 foundation service construction and equipment debt for the business said foundation owns and operates, namely Grand Avenue Market in the City of Plains, Kansas; with the means and methods to accomplish said purpose to be determined in the sole discretion of the governing body of the City of Plains, Kansas; such electors voting thereon, to take effect January 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law and notice requirements allow, and to expire three years from the date the tax is first collected?
Yes: 56
No: 76*
Municipal - Pleasanton (Linn County):
SHALL THE CITY OF PLEASANTON, KANSAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO IMPOSE A NEW ONE PERCENT (1.00%) CITY-WIDE RETAILERS’ SALES TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, AND IMPROVING THE EXISTING STREETS IN THE CITY, THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO FINANCE SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, WITH COLLECTION OF SUCH SALES TAX TO COMMENCE ON APRIL 1, 2024; ALL PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 12-187 ET SEQ., AS AMENDED?
Yes: 162*
No: 81
Municipal - Pretty Prairie (Reno County):
Should the current dog breed specific ban within the City of Pretty Prairie, Kansas be removed from the Code of the City of Pretty Prairie, Kansas.
Yes: 63
No: 74*
Municipal - Sedgwick (Harvey and Sedgwick Counties):
Shall the City of Sedgwick, Kansas, be authorized to impose a one-half of one percent (0.5%) Citywide retailers’ sales tax, the revenue from which will be used for the purposes of providing mill levy support and paying the costs of street and other public improvements of the City, including, but not limited to, payment of debt service on financings issued for such purposes, with the collection of such sales tax to commence on January 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-187 et. seq., as amended?
Yes: 215*
No: 159
Municipal - Shawnee (Johnson County):
Shall the City of Shawnee Kansas be authorized to continue to levy a Special Purpose Citywide Retailers' Sales Tax of one-eighth of one percent (0.125%), with approximately one-half of the revenue therefrom pledged for use for acquiring and/or improving land for park or recreation purposes and approximately one-half for storm drainage improvements including repayment of bonds issued for those purposes, such tax to take effect on January 1, 2026, the day following the expiration of the existing sales tax for the same purposes, and end on December 31, 2035?
Yes: 11,001*
No: 3,688
Municipal - Shawnee (Johnson County):
Shall the City of Shawnee Kansas be authorized to continue to levy a Special Purpose Citywide Retailers' Sales Tax of three-eighths of one percent (0.375%) to be used to fund the repairing, rebuilding, rehabilitating, upgrading and improving of streets, curbs, and sidewalks in the City of Shawnee, including repayment of bonds issued for those purposes, with approximately one-third of the revenue therefrom pledged to be used to initiate a street improvement program, such tax to take effect on April 1, 2025, the day following the expiration of the existing sales tax for the same purposes, and end on March 31, 2035?
Yes: 11,113*
No: 3,565
Municipal - Silver Lake (Shawnee County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one percent (1.0%) be levied in the City of Silver Lake, Kansas, for the special purpose of providing an adequate level of public services within the City, including funds for repairs, replacements and improvements of City infrastructure and other capital improvements as may be in the best interest of the City, to take effect April 1, 2024, and to be limited to the term of ten (10) years pursuant to Kansas law.
Yes: 304*
No: 189
Municipal - Thayer (Neosho County):
Shall the City of Thayer, Kansas, be authorized to impose a citywide retailers’ sales tax in the amount of one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) within the City of Thayer, Kansas, for the purpose of providing additional general revenue. The collection of this general sales tax shall commence on April 1, 2024 or as soon thereafter as permitted by law.
Yes: 20
No: 59*
Municipal - The Highlands (Reno County):
No person, firm, corporation or other legal entity shall lease or rent, or offer to lease or rent a dwelling unit within the City of The Highlands for a period of less than 30 days.
Yes: 48
No: 92*
Municipal - Troy (Doniphan County):
Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one percent (1%) be levied in the City of Troy, Kansas, for the purposes of eliminating the existing one percent (1%) retailers' sales tax implemented by City of Troy, Kansas, Ordinance No. 639, providing an adequate level of public services within the city, maintaining and improving the city's streets, water system and sewer system and to minimize property tax increases, with said retailers' sales tax to take effect January 1, 2024?
Yes: 129*
No: 39
Municipal - Waterville (Marshall County):
Shall a retailer's sales tax in the amount of one-half percent (.5%) be levied in the City of Waterville, Kansas, for the purpose of providing funds for the reconstruction, repair, maintenance and improvement of the city streets, curbs and gutters, and to provide an adequate level of public services for the City of Waterville; the same to take effect on January 1, 2024 or as soon thereafter as such tax may be levied by the Kansas Department of Revenue, and expire upon the repeal of the same by an appropiate city ordinance.
Yes: 115*
No: 40
Township - Burr Oak, Doniphan:
Shall Burr Oak Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, levy a tax of Five (5) mills for Five (5) years under the authority of K.S.A. 80-1413 beginning with the 2024 levy to fund the 2025 budget to raise funds for the purpose of improving township roads?
Yes: 19*
No: 4
Township - Center, Doniphan:
Shall Center Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, levy a tax of Six (6) mills for Five (5) years under the authority of K.S.A. 80-1413 beginning with the 2024 levy to fund the 2025 budget to raise funds for the purpose of improving township roads?
Yes: 48*
No: 25
Township - Independence, Doniphan:
Shall Independence Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, levy a tax of Five (5) mills for Five (5) years under the authority of K.S.A. 80-1413 beginning with the 2024 levy to fund the 2025 budget to raise funds for the purpose of improving township roads?
Yes: 31*
No: 17
Township - Iowa, Doniphan:
Shall Iowa Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, levy a tax of Eight (8) mills for Five (5) years under the authority of K.S.A. 80-1413 beginning with the 2024 levy to fund the 2025 budget to raise funds for the purpose of improving township roads?
Yes: 69*
No: 33
Township - Marion, Doniphan:
Shall Marion Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, levy a tax of Five (5) mills for Five (5) years under the authority of K.S.A. 80-1413 beginning with the 2024 levy to fund the 2025 budget to raise funds for the purpose of improving township roads?
Yes: 16*
No: 15
Township - New Gottland, McPherson:
Shall the New Gottland Township, McPherson County, Kansas be authorized to obtain a long-term 99 year lease on a 2 acre parcel, and construct a new building on said parcel, with the total cost of the project, including lease payment and construction cost not to exceed $100,000 for the purpose of storage of equipment belonging to the said township and other lawful uses as allowed by K.S.A. 80-104?
Yes: 117*
No: 32
Township - Union, Doniphan:
Shall Union Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, levy a tax of Six (6) mills for Five (5) years under the authority of K.S.A. 80-1413 beginning with the 2024 levy to fund the 2025 budget to raise funds for the purpose of improving township roads?
Yes: 16*
No: 11
Township - Wayne, Doniphan:
Shall Wayne Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, levy a tax of Five (5) mills for Five (5) years under the authority of K.S.A. 80-1413 beginning with the 2024 levy to fund the 2025 budget to raise funds for the purpose of improving township roads?
Yes: 17*
No: 6
Township - Wolf River, Doniphan:
Shall Wolf River Township in Doniphan County, Kansas, levy a tax of Four (4) mills for Five (5) years under the authority of K.S.A. 80-1413 beginning with the 2024 levy to fund the 2025 budget to raise funds for the purpose of improving township roads
Yes: 27*
No: 8
USD - USD 219 (Minneola):
SHALL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 219, CLARK COUNTY, KANSAS (MINNEOLA), ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,010,000 TO PAY A PORTION THE ESTIMATED $17,011,250 COSTS TO: (A) DEMOLISH A PORTION OF THE EXISTING DISTRICT SCHOOL FACILITY IN MINNEOLA INCLUDING THE CURRENT EAST WING ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH CLASSROOMS; (B) CONSTRUCT, EQUIP AND FURNISH A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING, NEW JUNIOR HIGH CLASSROOMS, AND COMBINATION JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH CLASSROOM SPACES ADJACENT TO THE CURRENT SCHOOL BUILDING AND ALSO A NEW KITCHEN AND CAFETERIA AND NEW ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND OTHER SUPPORT SPACES; (C) CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF THE NEW CLASSROOMS TO FEMA STANDARDS TO PROVIDE STORM SHELTER SPACES FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL FACILITY; (D) MAKE SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO INCLUDE NEW DROP-OFF DRIVES AND IMPROVED PARKING; (E) CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP A NEW PLAYGROUND AREA FOR THE ELEMENTARY BUILDING; (F) IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NECESSARY RENOVATIONS TO THE EXISTING JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH BUILDING TO ACCOMMODATE CONNECTION TO THE NEW CONSTRUCTION; (G) IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE RENOVATIONS TO THE OFFICE AREA OF THE EXISTING SENIOR HIGH BUILDING TO CREATE A NEEDED SECURE ENTRANCE FOR ENHANCED SECURITY; (H) IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE RENOVATIONS OF THE EXISTING LOCKER ROOMS AT THE VARSITY GYMNASIUM; (I) IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE RENOVATIONS OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, SUPPORT AND MEETING SPACES AND CREATION OF A SECURED ENTRANCE FOR ENHANCED SECURITY; (J) MAKE ALL OTHER NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO (COLLECTIVELY THE “PROJECT”); AND (K) 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.; WITH THE BALANCE OF THE ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS TO BE PAID FROM EXISTING FUNDS ACCUMULATED FROM WINDFARM GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT AND INTEREST EARNED ON THE REINVESTMENT OF BOND PROCEEDS?
Yes: 185*
No: 72
USD - USD 235 (Uniontown):
Shall Unified School District No. 235, Bourbon County, Kansas (Uniontown), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,635,000, to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip renovations, improvements and additions to District facilities, including but not limited to: (a) Pre-K classroom/storm shelter, student support offices, music room, and secure entrance at West Bourbon Elementary School; (b) 6th grade classrooms, student support offices, tech office, multipurpose classroom/storm shelter, and fire alarm system at the Uniontown Junior/Senior High School; and (c) 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 K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 725457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 228
No: 360*
USD - USD 235 (Uniontown):
Shall Unified School District No. 235, Bourbon County, Kansas (Uniontown), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,485,000, to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip an Ag-Science Classroom, Metals Shop, and Construction Science Shop at the Uniontown Junior/Senior High School, and 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 K.S.A. 10-101 et seq., K.S.A. 25-2018(f), K.S.A. 725457, and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.?
Yes: 211
No: 379*
USD - USD 336 (Holton):
Shall the voting plan and method of election of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 336. Jackson County, Kansas, be changed, pursuant to K.S.A. 72-1081. et seq., from the current three-member districts, in which two board members are elected from each member district and one board member is elected at-large, and voting plan B, which allows all voters to vote for all positions in the general election but allows voters to vote only for candidates in their member district in primary elections, to the at-large method of election, under which the school district is not divided into any member districts and all board members are elected at-large, and to voting plan A, under which all electors who are otherwise qualified according to law and who reside in the school district may vote in both the primary and general election for all member positions?
Shall a change in the method of election or voting plan or both, as described in the ballot title above, be approved?
Yes: 527*
No: 287
USD - USD 343 (Perry):
Shall Unified School District No. 343, Jefferson County, Kansas (Perry-Lecompton), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $17,800,000, to pay the costs to: (a) construct, furnish, and equip renovations and improvements to Lecompton Elementary School, Perry Elementary School, Perry Lecompton Middle School, and Perry Lecompton High School including safe and secure entrances; (b) construct, furnish, and equip additions and renovations to Lecompton Elementary School for new classrooms and restrooms, and to Perry Lecompton Middle School and Perry Lecompton High School campus for a softball and baseball complex, a new gymnasium, and auditorium improvements; (c) construct, furnish, and equip renovations and improvements to other District facilities; and (d) 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: 1,189*
No: 468
USD - USD 368 (Paola):
Shall Unified School District No. 368, Miami County, Kansas (Paola), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000, to pay the costs to: (a) construct, furnish and equip a Pre-K addition at Cottonwood Elementary; (b) renovate and modernize learning spaces at Paola High School, and include expanded Career and Technical Education classroom space; (c) renovate and moderinize learning spaces at Paola Middle School; (d) make needed upgrades to maintain district facilities and buildings; (e) make safety improvements to elementary playgrounds and related areas at Cottonwood and Sunflower Elementary Schools; and (f) make all necessary improvements related thereto; all pursurant 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: 1,017
No: 1,509*
USD - USD 372 (Silver Lake):
Shall Unified School District No. 372, Shawnee County, Kansas (Silver Lake Schools), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,365,000, to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip renovations, improvements and additions to District facilities, including but not limited to: (a) Pre-K classrooms, kitchen, and library/innovation lab renovations and improvements at the Silver Lake Elementary School; (b) science classrooms, counselor center, career and technical education, and weight room renovations, improvements and additions at the Silver Lake Junior/Senior High School; (c) parking, baseball, softball, and track and field renovations and improvements; and (d) 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: 614*
No: 457
USD - USD 395 (LaCrosse):
SHALL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 395, RUSH COUNTY, KANSAS (LA CROSSE), ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,975,000 TO PAY THE COSTS TO: (A) CONSTRUCT, EQUIP AND FURNISH A NEW ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM WING, INCLUDING A PHYSICAL EDUCATION GYMNASIUM TO BE ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING IN THE DISTRICT; (B) CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF THE NEW ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS TO FEMA STANDARDS TO PROVIDE STORM SHELTER SPACES FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL FACILITY; (C) MAKE SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO INCLUDE A NEW DROP-OFF DRIVE AND IMPROVED PARKING; (D) CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP A NEW PLAYGROUND AREA FOR THE ELEMENTARY BUILDING; (E) CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP A CORRIDOR TO CONNECT THE EXISTING JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MAIN BUILDING TO THE EXISTING TECHNOLOGY BUILDING FOR ENHANCED SAFETY AND SECURITY; (F) MAKE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING RENOVATIONS TO THE OFFICE AREA OF THE EXISTING JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH BUILDING TO INCLUDE A NEEDED SECURE ENTRANCE FOR ENHANCED SECURITY; (G) MAKE RENOVATIONS TO THE EXISTING JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH BUILDING AS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONNECTION TO THE NEW ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM WING; (H) MAKE ALL OTHER NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO (COLLECTIVELY THE "PROJECT"); AND (I) 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: 583*
No: 248
USD - USD 418 (McPherson):
Shall Unified School District No. 418, McPherson County, Kansas (McPherson) (the “District”) be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $88,500,000 (the “Bonds”) to pay the costs to (a) construct, furnish and equip a new academic wing for the High School facility including safety and security improvements, technology upgrades, HVAC improvements and renovations and additions to the existing academic areas, athletic facilities, performing arts wing, and the Career and Technical Education academic buildings; (b) construct, furnish and equip improvements and renovations to McPherson Middle School including secured entry, technology upgrades, ADA and student safety improvements, flooring improvements, and HVAC improvements; (c) construct, furnish and equip improvements and renovations to Eisenhower Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, and Washington Elementary schools including secured entry, technology upgrades, ADA and student safety improvements, flooring improvements, and HVAC improvements; (d) acquire and refinance the existing leases for the football field and track facilities and for the HVAC/energy improvements (e) make all other necessary improvement 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. 7205458 et seq.?
Yes: 2,004
No: 2,259*
USD - USD 452 (Stanton Co):
Shall Unified School District No. 452, Stanton County, Kansas, voting plan of the district be changed to Voting Plan, A: All electors, who are otherwise qualified according to law, and who reside in the school district may vote in both the primary and general election for all member positions. And shall the method of election be changed to the At-Large method: The school district is not divided into any member districts and all board members are elected at-large.
Shall a change in the voting plan and method of election, as described above, be approved for Unified School District No. 452, Stanton County, Kansas?
Yes: 340*
No: 88
USD - USD 464 (Tonganoxie):
Six (6) board member positions for the USD 464 Board of Education are now elected from three (3) separate districts and one board member is elected at-large. Voters in primary elections vote for member positions from the district where they reside and for an at-large member position. Voters in general elections vote for member positions from all three (3) districts and for the at-large member position.
To promote Board participation and to identify quality candidates, it is proposed that the voting districts be eliminated and replaced with seven (7) at-large positions. Additionally, it is proposed that the method of electing board members be changed to a system wherein voters in both primary and general elections are able to vote for all member positions.
SHALL A CHANGE IN THE METHOD OF ELECTION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE BE APPROVED?
Yes: 924*
No: 523
USD - USD 479 (Crest):
Shall Unified District No. 479, Anderson Cunty, Kansas (Crest), issue general bligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,950,000, to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip renovations, improvements and additions to District school facilities, including but not limited to: (a) classroom addition, designed as a storm shelter; (b) main entry ADA accessible and secure entry addition, renovations and improvements; (c) existing classrooms and locker rooms renovations and improvements; (d) kitchen and cafeteria renovations and improvements; (e) new auxiliary gymnasium addition; (f) parking and entry drive improvements; and (g) 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: 269*
No: 207
USD - USD 502 (Lewis):
Shall Unified School District No. 502, Edwards County, Kansas
Change the method of election from the current Three-Member District Method under which the school district is divided into 3 districts, to the At-Large Method of electing school board members under which:
The school district is not divided into any member districts and all board members are elected at large?
And
Change the current voting plan where qualified voters may only vote in the primary election for the member positions of such member district and for the at-large member position and for all member positions in the general election to Voting Plan A as provided by K.S.A. 72-1081, et seq., under which
All voters, who are otherwise qualified according to the law, and who, reside in the school district may vote in both the primary and general election for all member positions?
Shall a change in the method of election and change in the voting plan as described in the ballot title above, be approved?
Yes: 50*
No: 25
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