Jackson County, Missouri, Question 1, Communications Service Fee for 9-1-1 System Fund (November 2020)

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Jackson County Question 1
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Election date
November 3, 2020
Topic
Local utility tax and fees and County tax
Status
Approveda Approved
Type
Referral
Origin
Lawmakers


Jackson County Question 1 was on the ballot as a referral in Jackson County on November 3, 2020. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing a fee of up to $1.00 for all subscribers to communication services that features the ability to call 9-1-1 with revenue going to the county's E-911 System Fund.

A "no" vote opposed this measure authorizing a fee of up to $1.00 for all subscribers to communication services that features the ability to call 9-1-1 with revenue going to the county's E-911 System Fund.


A simple majority was required for the approval of Question 1.

Election results

Jackson County Question 1

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

97,126 51.38%
No 91,899 48.62%
Results are officially certified.
Source



Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Question 1 was as follows:

Shall Jackson County, Missouri, impose a monthly fee not to exceed $1.00 (one dollar) on a subscriber of any communications service that has been enabled to contact 911 for the purpose of funding 911 service in the County? The proceeds of this fee shall be deposited in the County’s special E-911 System Fund and not comingled with the general funds of the County, to be expended solely for the purpose set forth herein.


Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in Missouri

This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Jackson County.


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