Lee’s Summit Voters to Decide on Stormwater Tax Increase
Residents of Lee's Summit, Missouri, will vote on August 4th on a proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase dedicated to improving the city's stormwater management infrastructure. If approved, the tax is projected to generate $6.1 million annually, which would fund additional…
Kansas City, MO, July 31, 2026 —
Residents of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, are set to vote on August 4th regarding a proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase. The primary objective of this potential tax hike is to enhance the city’s stormwater management infrastructure.
If the measure receives voter approval, it is projected to generate an estimated $6.1 million in revenue each year. This additional funding would be specifically allocated to bolstering the public works department. The funds would support the hiring of additional crews and the acquisition of necessary equipment aimed at addressing existing and future stormwater challenges within the city.
The proposed tax increase reflects a targeted effort by the city to invest in critical infrastructure that manages the flow of rainwater and prevents related issues such as flooding and erosion. The specific details regarding the allocation of these funds for crews and equipment are expected to be further elaborated upon if the tax is approved by the electorate.
Story summarized from the original created by Braden Bates on www.kshb.com, see more information here.
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