Both sides weigh in on extending public safety sales tax
Apr 06, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City voters are deciding whether or not to extend a ¼ cent sales tax as they go to the polls Tuesday, April 8.
This would be the third extension, and while the ballot language isn’t specific, much of the money would be earmarked to build a new city jail.
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This week both sides of the issue weigh in. Mayor Quinton Lucas, who supports the extension and building of a new municipal jail. Johnathan Duncan, the 6th District city council member, who opposes the building of a new city jail.
Hear from both sides in the video player above. ...read more read less