06-08-2025
Raytown votes ‘yes' on sales tax increase for parks, stormwater repairs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The 2025 Primary Election has concluded, and Raytown voters have made a decision on a ballot measure that would increase a citywide sales tax for the next several years.
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Raytown's 'Question 1' asked voters whether they wanted to increase the city's sales tax to 0.25% (one-fourth of one percent) for local parks and stormwater control, and they voted to pass the measure.
The increase equates to about 2.5 cents for a $10 purchase, 25 cents for a $100 purchase, and is set to last seven years.
According to the city, it will delegate 80% of the funds to local parks and 20% to stormwater control.
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One of the main projects the park fund will tackle is repairs to the Kenagy Pond wall, as well as the Colman shelter and playground. The pond project is estimated to cost about $850,000, and the Colman shelter project about $1.1 million.
As for the stormwater funds, the city has estimated that it will spend about $20 million on the project.
If passed, the city expects the sales tax to generate about $724,000 for the park fund and $240,000 for the storm fund each year.
Currently, Raytown has a 1/8 of a cent park/storm sales tax, which has been in place since 2003 and is set to expire in March 2026. According to the city, the sales tax will continue to be paid for by everyone who spends money in the city, not just Raytown residents.
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