City of Independence Special Question: Replace the Educational Sales Tax with a One Percent General Purpose Sales Tax
What does this measure do?
This replaces Independence's 1% school sales tax, which pays off school district bonds, with a permanent 1% city sales tax starting in October 2028, after those bonds are paid. The sales tax rate stays the same; the money goes to city services instead.
Proposed by: Independence City Commission (Resolutions 2026-104 and 2026-105, August 13, 2026)
The city's elected commission adopted the two resolutions on Aug. 13, 2026. They call votes to replace and renew the city's sales taxes.
A YES vote means
After the school bonds are paid, the 1% school sales tax ends in September 2028 and a 1% city sales tax with no end date replaces it, for city services, streets, public safety, and property tax relief.
A NO vote means
No new general city sales tax is added. The 1% school sales tax is not turned into a permanent city tax after the school bonds are paid.
Sources: mgcountyks.org · independenceks.api.civicclerk.com