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2025
- See also: Missouri 2025 local ballot measures
April 8
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, Sales Tax for Police and Emergency Services Measure (April 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported continuing to levy a 1/4 cent sales tax through 2046 to continue funding public safety services such as police and EMS in Kansas City. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing to levy a 1/4 cent sales tax through 2046 to continue funding public safety services such as police and EMS in Kansas City, thereby allowing the sales tax to expire on June 30, 2026. |
A "yes" vote supported removing approximately 3.42 acres of Longfellow Park (ocated between E. 25th Street and E. 26th Street, and between Gillham Road and Cherry Street) to convey the property to a not-for-profit corporation to provide and and expand a campus to provide families with access to free housing, lodging and services that are nearby pediatric hospitals within the city. |
A "no" vote opposed removing approximately 3.42 acres of Longfellow Park (ocated between E. 25th Street and E. 26th Street, and between Gillham Road and Cherry Street) to convey the property to a not-for-profit corporation to provide and and expand a campus to provide families with access to free housing, lodging and services that are nearby pediatric hospitals within the city. |
• Kansas City Public Schools, Missouri, Bond Measure (April 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $474 million in bonds and a property tax of $61 per $100,000 assessed value for school building repairs and maintenance. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $474 million in bonds and a property tax of $61 per $100,000 assessed value for school building repairs and maintenance. |
2024
- See also: Missouri 2024 local ballot measures
November 5
• Jackson County, Missouri, Question 1, Property Tax for Senior Services Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported levying a property tax of $50 per $100,000 of assessed value for the purpose of providing services to persons sixty years of age or older. |
A "no" vote opposed levying a property tax of $50 per $100,000 of assessed value for the purpose of providing services to persons sixty years of age or older. |
April 2
A "yes" vote supported renewing the 0.375% sales tax to provide funding for park improvements to Arrowhead Stadium as well as a new baseball stadium, and refinancing debt obligations previously incurred to finance or refinance improvements to the Harry S Truman Sports Complex. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the 0.375% sales tax to provide funding for park improvements to Arrowhead Stadium as well as a new baseball stadium, and refinancing debt obligations previously incurred to finance or refinance improvements to the Harry S Truman Sports Complex. |
2023
- See also: Missouri 2023 local ballot measures
April 4
• Jackson County, Missouri, Question 1, Sales Tax on Non-Medicinal Marijuana Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a 3% countywide sales tax on non-medicinal marijuana sold in Jackson County for the purpose of funding community services and veterans support services |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a 3% countywide sales tax on non-medicinal marijuana sold in Jackson County for the purpose of funding community services and veterans support services. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, Sales Tax on Non-Medicinal Marijuana Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing an additional 3% tax on the retail sale of non-medicinal marijuana, with the funds going to fund the Department of Health, improve neighborhoods, provide homeless prevention services, and violence prevention services administered by the City. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing an additional 3% tax on the retail sale of non-medicinal marijuana, with the funds going to fund the Department of Health, improve neighborhoods, provide homeless prevention services, and violence prevention services administered by the City. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 2, Hotel Tax Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a 7.5% hotel tax to all lodging establishments, including short term rentals, that are not already covered by the Kansas City Convention and Tourism Tax. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a 7.5% hotel tax to all lodging establishments, including short term rentals, that are not already covered by the Kansas City Convention and Tourism Tax. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 3, Lodging Occupancy Fee Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing an additional $1.50 license fee per occupied sleeping room per day on all hotels, motels and tourist courts in addition to the existing $1.50 occupancy fee for hotels and motels, totaling a $3.00 fee per occupied room, for the purpose of funding convention and tourism activities. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing an additional $1.50 license fee per occupied sleeping room per day on all hotels, motels and tourist courts in addition to the existing $1.50 occupancy fee for hotels and motels, totaling a $3.00 fee per occupied room, for the purpose of funding convention and tourism activities. |
• Raytown C-2 School District, Missouri, Question 1, Bond Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Raytown C-2 School District to issue up to $35 million in bonds, with bond revenue funding the acquiring, constructing, improving, repairing, renovating, furnishing and equipping school facilities, including constructing a performing arts facility at Raytown South High School and constructing gymnasiums at Raytown High School and Raytown South High School. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Raytown C-2 School District to issue up to $35 million in bonds, with bond revenue funding the acquiring, constructing, improving, repairing, renovating, furnishing and equipping school facilities, including constructing a performing arts facility at Raytown South High School and constructing gymnasiums at Raytown High School and Raytown South High School. |
• Raytown C-2 School District, Missouri, Question 2, Tax Levy Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported increasing the ceiling of the operating tax levy to $519.94 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (based on 2023 assessments). |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the ceiling of the operating tax levy to $519.94 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (based on 2023 assessments). |
November 7
• Jackson County, Missouri, Question 1, Use Tax Measure (November 2023): ✖
A "yes" vote supported establishing a local use tax of 1.38%, the same rate as the local sales tax rate, for the purpose of road and bridge construction projects and for financial assistance to homeless individuals. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a local use tax of 1.38%, the same rate as the local sales tax rate, for the purpose of road and bridge construction projects and for financial assistance to homeless individuals. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, Sales Tax Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported continuing the 0.375% city sales tax for the operation and improvement of the public bus transit system over a period of 10 years. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing the 0.375% city sales tax for the operation and improvement of the public bus transit system over a period of 10 years. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 2, Park Land Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported removing 5.399 acres of undeveloped park land from the city's park system that was determined by the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners to be no longer appropriate or necessary for park use. |
A "no" vote opposed removing 5.399 acres of undeveloped park land from the city's park system. |
2022
- See also: Missouri 2022 local ballot measures
November 8
• Jackson County, Missouri, Question 1, Community Children's Services Fund Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a countywide sales tax, at the rate of one-fourth of one cent, to continue the Community Children’s Services Fund. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing a countywide sales tax, at the rate of one-fourth of one cent, to continue the Community Children’s Services Fund. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, City Parks and Recreation Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $125 million in general obligation bonds for the renovation and improvement of City parks, recreation, and entertainment facilities. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $125 million in general obligation bonds for the renovation and improvement of City parks, recreation, and entertainment facilities. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 2, Housing Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $50 million in general obligation bonds for the renovation and construction of affordable housing for very low to moderate income households. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $50 million in general obligation bonds for the renovation and construction of affordable housing for very low to moderate income households. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 3, Tiffany Springs Parkway Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported removing two tracts of land (totaling approximately 11.858 acres) from the parks system for the purpose of realigning the proposed Tiffany Springs Parkway. |
A "no" vote opposed removing two tracts of land (totaling approximately 11.858 acres) from the parks system for the purpose of realigning the proposed Tiffany Springs Parkway. |
April 5
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Measure (April 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $750 million in revenue bonds for expanding, improving, and rehabilitating the city's sanitary sewer system. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $750 million in revenue bonds for expanding, improving, and rehabilitating the city's sanitary sewer system. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing the property tax levy of $220 per $100,000 assessed value for emergency medical, ambulance, hospital, and public health services for 9 years. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the property tax levy of $220 per $100,000 assessed value for emergency medical, ambulance, hospital, and public health services for 9 years. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 3, Remove Vacant Land from Park System Measure (April 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported removing 6.82 acres of vacant land, located on the west side of Searcy Creek Parkway between 210 Highway and Northeast 36th Street, from the park system. |
A "no" vote opposed removing 6.82 acres of vacant land from the park system. |
2021
- See also: Missouri 2021 local ballot measures
April 6
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, Earnings Tax (April 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing for five years an existing 1% earnings tax thereby generating an estimated $270 million per year for Kansas City's general fund. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing for five years an existing 1% earnings tax thereby allowing the existing earnings tax to expire by January 1, 2022. |
2020
November 3
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. |
• Jackson County, Missouri, Question 2, Removal of Andrew Jackson Statutes (November 2020): ✖
A "yes" vote supported the removal of statues of Andrew Jackson located outside the Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City and the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence. |
A "no" vote opposed the removal of statues of Andrew Jackson located outside the Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City and the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence. |
August 4
• Hickman Mills C-1 School District, Missouri, Bond Issue (August 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supports authorizing the district to issue up to $30 million bonds and keeping the district's debt service property tax levy at the existing rate of $1,100 $100,000 in assessed property value. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing the district to issue up to $30 million bonds. |
June 2
- See also: June 2, 2020 ballot measures in Missouri
2019
November 5
• Question 1: Kansas City Transfer Hodge Park Property for School District Use 
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of transferring 36 acres of land in Hodge Park from the park system to a school district for use as a public school. |
| A no vote was a vote against transferring 36 acres of land in Hodge Park for use as a public school, thereby keeping it within the park system. |
• Question 2: Kansas City Transfer the Paseo Expressway from Belvidere Park Property
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of removing the Paseo Expressway from Belvidere Park property. |
| A no vote was a vote against removing the Paseo Expressway from Belvidere Park property, thereby keeping it within the park system. |
• Question 3: Kansas City Transfer Van Brunt Boulevard Land for School District Use
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of transferring 1.6742 acres of Van Brunt Boulevard for use as a public school. |
| A no vote was a vote against transferring 1.6742 acres of Van Brunt Boulevard for use as a public school, thereby keeping it within the park system. |
• Question 4: Kansas City Transfer of Vacant Property at 4114 E. 7th Street from Park System
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of removing .903 acres at 4114 E. 7th Street from the park system. |
| A no vote was a vote against removing .903 acres at 4114 E. 7th Street from the park system, thereby keeping it within the park system. |
• Question 5: Kansas City Renaming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to The Paseo Blvd. Initiative
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of renaming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to The Paseo Blvd. |
| A no vote was a vote against renaming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to The Paseo Blvd., thereby keeping the current street name. |
June 18
• Question 1: Kansas City Property Tax Cap for Economic Development Projects Initiative 
April 2
• Question 1: Kansas City Sales Tax for Early Childhood Education
2018
November 6
• Question 1: Jackson County Legislature Term Limits Charter Amendment
• Question 2: Jackson County Executive Term Limits Charter Amendment
• Question 3: Jackson County Sheriff Term Limits Charter Amendment
• Question 4: Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Term Limits Charter Amendment
• Question 5: Jackson County Legislature Removal Powers Charter Amendment
• Question 6: Jackson County Qualifications for Judge of the County Municipal Court Charter Amendment
• Question 7: Jackson County Qualifications for Running for County Office Charter Amendment
• Kansas City Public Library Property Tax Levy
April 3
• Question 1: Kansas City Capital Improvements Sales Tax
2017
November 7
• Question 1: Kansas City New Airport Terminal Authorization
• Question 2: Kansas City 23rd St. Property Removal from Park System
• Question 3: Kansas City 21st St. and Tracy Ave. Property Removal from Park System
August 8
• Question No. 2: Kansas City Streetcar System Expansion Sales Tax Initiative
• Question No. 3: Kansas City Minimum Wage Increase Initiative
• Question No. 1: Kansas City Streetcar System Expansion Voter Approval Requirement Initiative
April 4
• Question 1: Infrastructure Bond
• Question 2: Flood Control Bond
• Question 3: Public Buildings and Structures Bond
• Question 4: Sales Tax for Economic Development
• Question 5: Marijuana Possession Penalty Reduction
2016
No ballot measure elections in Jackson County were covered in 2016.
2015
November 3
Kansas City, Missouri, $15 per hour Minimum Wage Initiative Measure (November 2015)
Kansas City, Missouri, Minimum Wage Increase Veto Referendum (November 2015)
April 7
Question 1: City of Kansas City Removal of Park Property from Park System
Question 2: City of Kansas City Annual Fee Imposed on Short Term Loan Establishments
2013
August 6
Central Jackson County Fire District Tax Levy Question
Lotawana Fire District Tax Levy Question
April 2
Blue Springs City Tri-County Water Contract Question (April 2013)
Lee's Summit City Bond Issue Questions, 2 (April 2013) (also in Cass County)
Lone Jack City Street Sales Tax Question (April 2013)
River Bend Town Tax Levy Question (April 2013)
Jackson County Consolidated School District Bond Issue Question (April 2013)
Jackson County Reorganized School District Bond Issue Question (April 2013)
February 5
Grain Valley R-V School District Facility Construction Bond Question (February 2013)
2012
November 6
Kansas City Municipal Judge Retirement Age, Question 1 (November 2012) (Also in Cass, Clay and Platte counties)
Lone Jack City Sales Tax Question (November 2012)
Sni-Valley Fire Protection District General Obligation Bonds, Question 1 (November 2012) (Also in Lafayette County)
Sni-Valley Fire Protection District Operating Tax Levy, Question 2 (November 2012) (Also in Lafayette County)
Public Water Supply District No. 15 Waterworks Revenue Bonds Question (November 2012)
August 7
Kansas City Parks Sales Tax Increase (August 2012) (also in Cass, Clay & Platte Counties)
Kansas City Sewer Bond Measure (August 2012) (also in Cass, Clay & Platte Counties)
Sugar Creek City Mayor & Aldermen Term Limits Questions, 2 (August 2012)
April 3
Jackson County Fire District Bond Measure (April 2012)
Independence City Police Levy Increase (April 2012) (also in Clay County)
Inter City Fire District Levy Additions, 2 (April 2012)
Grain Valley School District Bond Measure (April 2012)
February 7
Grain Valley School District Bond Measure (February 2012)
2011
November 8
Kansas City Zoo Sales Tax Implementation (November 2011) (also in Clay County)
August 2
Grandview City Hotel Tax Implementation (August 2011)
April 5
Kansas City Earning Tax Measure (April 2011) (also in Clay, Cass and Platte Counties)
Blue Springs City Sales Tax Implementation (April 2011)
Grain Valley City Sewer & Trails Bond Measures, 2 (April 2011)
Greenwood City Fire & Ambulance Levy Increase (April 2011) (also in Cass County)
River Bend Sand Business License Tax Implementation (April 2011)
Consolidated School District 4 Bond Measure (April 2011)
Fort Osage School District Bond Measure (April 2011)
February 8
School District No. 7 Levy Increase (February 2011)
Grain Valley School District Bond Measure (February 2011)
Lee's Summit School District Levy Increase (February 2011) (also in Cass County)
2010
November 2
Kansas City Sales Tax Continuation (November 2010) (also in Cass, Clay and Platte Counties)
Kansas City Redistricting Charter Amendment (November 2010) (also in Clay, Cass and Platte Counties)
Kansas City Public Safety Bond Measure (November 2010) (also in Clay, Cass and Platte Counties
Lee's Summit City Bond Measure, 4 (November 2010)
August 3
Jackson County Charter Adoption (August 2010)
Independence City Parks & Stormwater Sales Tax Renewals, 2 (August 2010)
April 6
Jackson County School District No. 7 Bond Measure (April 2010)
2009
November 3
COMBAT Tax Renewal Proposition(November 2009)
August 4
Independence Sales Tax Measure, 2009
Not on Ballot
Central Jackson County Sales Tax Proposal (2009)
Kansas City Light Rail Initiative (2008)
Kansas City School Bond Measure (August 2010)
External links
- Jackson County Official Website
- County Clerk's Office
- County Board of Elections
- Past Election Results: 2000-2011
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