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Ballotpedia covered ten local ballot measures in Missouri for voters in two cities and two school districts on two election dates. All nine measures on the ballot on April 6 were approved.

In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2021 local ballot measure coverage includes St. Louis and Kansas City. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

August 3

Missouri voters in St. Louis Community College District voted on one local ballot measure on August 3, 2021.

St. Louis

See also: St. Louis City, Missouri ballot measures

• St. Louis Community College District, Missouri, Proposition R, Property Tax Increase (August 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the property tax from $0.1987 per $100 of assessed value to $0.2787 per $100 of assessed value for the purpose of funding career training programs, safety measures, new technology, and renovations at St. Louis Community College.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the property tax, thereby maintaining the existing rate of $0.1987 per $100 of assessed value.

April 6

On April 6, 2021, voters in Kansas City and St. Louis decided whether to renew local 1% earnings taxes. Voters in the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District decided five local charter amendments and one bond issue.

HIGHLIGHTS

The City Council of Kansas City asked voters to renew for five years an existing 1% earnings tax thereby generating an estimated $270 million per year for Kansas City's general fund and representing approximately 44% of the city’s budget.

The City council of St. Louis asked voters to renew for five years an existing 1% earnings tax thereby generating an estimated $180 million and representing over one-third of the St. Louis general revenue budget.

Cass County

See also: Cass County, Missouri ballot measures

• 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.

Clay County

See also: Clay County, Missouri ballot measures

• 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.

Jackson County

See also: Jackson County, Missouri ballot measures

• 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.

Platte County

See also: Platte County, Missouri ballot measures

• 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.

• Platte County R-III School District, Missouri, Question 1, School Bond Issue (April 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Platte County R-III School District to issue up to $73 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund: constructing and equipping a new middle school; renovating and improving Pathfinder Elementary School and Barry School in order to convert both facilities into elementary schools that will serve Kindergarten through 5th grade students; first phase of renovating and rebuilding Platte County High School; and installing safety and security improvements and technology upgrades in District facilities and requiring the maintenance of an existing estimated property tax levy of $1.1383 per $100,000 in assessed value and using revenue generated from future tax-base increases to fund the bond.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Platte County R-III School District to issue up to $73 million in bonds, thereby not using revenue generated from future tax-base increases to fund the bond.

St. Louis County

See also: St. Louis County, Missouri ballot measures

• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition 1, Charter Amendment (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District charter to: Remove obsolete positions and titles Replace "city workhouse" with "jail or detention facility" Require the district present annually to the city and to the county upon request Add gender, sexual orientation, familial status, ancestry or national origin and disability to the list of protected classes Allow notice of proposed rate changes to be given by posting on the district's website or digital media Replace "affiliated with" with "a member of" with respect to the existing requirement that no two trustees appointed from the city or county be "affiliated with" the same political party Clarify that documents submitted to the Board of Trustees in connection with an annexation be made available to the public Recognize that hearings before the Civil Service Commission are not public hearings

A “no” vote opposed amending the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District charter to: Remove obsolete positions and titles Replace "city workhouse" with "jail or detention facility" Require the district present annually to the city and to the county upon request Add gender, sexual orientation, familial status, ancestry or national origin and disability to the list of protected classes Allow notice of proposed rate changes to be given by posting on the district's website or digital media Replace "affiliated with" with "a member of" with respect to the existing requirement that no two trustees appointed from the city or county be "affiliated with" the same political party Clarify that documents submitted to the Board of Trustees in connection with an annexation be made available to the public Recognize that hearings before the Civil Service Commission are not public hearings

• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition 2, Charter Amendment (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending Article 5 of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District charter to: Require an affirmative vote by two members of the Board of Trustees appointed from the city and two members appointed from the county to pass any ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule or order; except that with at least five board members present and unanimous consent, an affirmative vote of any four board members shall be sufficient for passage Provide that ordinances take effect immediately upon enactment unless a later date is specified therein

A “no” vote opposed amending Article 5 of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District charter to: Require an affirmative vote by two members of the Board of Trustees appointed from the city and two members appointed from the county to pass any ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule or order; except that with at least five board members present and unanimous consent, an affirmative vote of any four board members shall be sufficient for passage Provide that ordinances take effect immediately upon enactment unless a later date is specified therein

• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition 3, Charter Amendment (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending Article 7 of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District charter to: Provide that a rate commission representative organization only have one voting delegate Require the Rate Commission Report to be issued to the Board of Trustees no later than 165 days after receipt of a rate change notice Deem the Board of Trustees to have accepted the Rate Commission Report if it is not rejected by resolution within 100 days from the date the Rate Commission Report is issued Clarify the criteria governing rates to consider the financial impact on all classes of ratepayers in determining a fair and reasonable burden

A “no” vote opposed amending Article 7 of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District charter to: Provide that a rate commission representative organization only have one voting delegate Require the Rate Commission Report to be issued to the Board of Trustees no later than 165 days after receipt of a rate change notice Deem the Board of Trustees to have accepted the Rate Commission Report if it is not rejected by resolution within 100 days from the date the Rate Commission Report is issued Clarify the criteria governing rates to consider the financial impact on all classes of ratepayers in determining a fair and reasonable burden

• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition 4, Charter Amendment (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending Articles 5 and 8 of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District charter to compensate trustees $25 per day of attendance at a public meeting of the board, and compensate Civil Service Commission members $25 per day of attendance at a meeting of the commission; not exceeding $625 per fiscal year.

A “no” vote opposed amending Articles 5 and 8 of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District charter to compensate trustees $25 per day of attendance at a public meeting of the board, and compensate Civil Service Commission members $25 per day of attendance at a meeting of the commission; not exceeding $625 per fiscal year.

• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition 5, Charter Amendment (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending Article 7 of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District charter to allow the district to engage the same independent auditing firm for more than five consecutive years if the district lets a competitive bid for auditing services and the lead or concurrent audit partner does not perform auditing services for the district for more than five consecutive years.

A “no” vote opposed amending Article 7 of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District charter to allow the district to engage the same independent auditing firm for more than five consecutive years if the district lets a competitive bid for auditing services and the lead or concurrent audit partner does not perform auditing services for the district for more than five consecutive years.

• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition Y, Bond Issue (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) to issue up to $500 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund designing, constructing, improving, renovating, repairing, replacing and equipping new and existing MSD sewer and drainage facilities and systems, including sewage treatment and disposal plants, sanitary sewers, and acquisition of easements and real property related thereto, and the cost of operation and maintenance of said facilities and systems.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) to issue up to $500 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund designing, constructing, improving, renovating, repairing, replacing and equipping new and existing MSD sewer and drainage facilities and systems, including sewage treatment and disposal plants, sanitary sewers, and acquisition of easements and real property related thereto, and the cost of operation and maintenance of said facilities and systems.

• St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition E, Earnings Tax (April 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing for five years an existing earnings tax of 1%, thereby generating an estimated $180 million per year for the city’s general revenue budget.

A "no" vote opposed renewing for five years an existing earnings tax of 1%, thereby allowing the existing earnings tax to expire by January 1, 2022.

How to cast a vote

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How to cast a vote in Missouri

Poll times In Missouri, all polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To vote in Missouri, one must be 18 years old, a United States citizen, and Missouri resident. An applicant may print an application, pick one up from a county clerk's office, or request that an application be mailed. The completed application must be returned by mail. All returned applications must be postmarked at least 27 days prior to Election Day in order to be processed. An applicant may also register to vote online. Automatic registration Missouri does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration See also: Online voter registration Missouri has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration Missouri does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirements To register to vote in Missouri, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify the length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Voters may file change-of-address forms after the registration deadline, up to and including Election Day, provided that they can present photo identification upon doing so. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States Missouri does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury. All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The Missouri Secretary of State's office allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirements Missouri requires voters to present photo identification while voting. The following were accepted forms of identification as of April 2023. Click here for the Missouri Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information. Voters can present the following forms of information: A nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license; A nonexpired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card; A nonexpired United States passport; or Another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election. If a voter does not have an ID, he or she can obtain one for free by filling out this form.

Additional elections

See also: Missouri elections, 2021

Kansas City

April 6, 2021

• Hickman Mills C-1 School District, Missouri, elections (2021)
• Raytown C-2 School District, Missouri, elections (2021)
• Grandview C-4 School District, Missouri, elections (2021)
• Center School District, Missouri, elections (2021)
• Kansas City Public Schools, Missouri, elections (2021)
• Liberty Public Schools, Missouri, elections (2021)
• North Kansas City Schools, Missouri, elections (2021)
• Park Hill School District, Missouri, elections (2021)
• Platte County R-III School District, Missouri, elections (2021)
• Platte County R-III School District, Missouri, Question 1, School Bond Issue (April 2021)

St. Louis

March 2, 2021

• City elections in St. Louis, Missouri (2021)

April 6, 2021

• City elections in St. Louis, Missouri (2021)
• St. Louis Public Schools, Missouri, elections (2021)
• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition 1, Charter Amendment (April 2021)
• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition 2, Charter Amendment (April 2021)
• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition 3, Charter Amendment (April 2021)
• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition 4, Charter Amendment (April 2021)
• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition 5, Charter Amendment (April 2021)
• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri, Proposition Y, Bond Issue (April 2021)

August 3, 2021

• St. Louis Community College District, Missouri, Proposition R, Property Tax Increase (August 2021)

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2021
• District bonds on the ballot
• Local charter amendments on the ballot
• Tax renewal on the ballot