Renewing will NOT raise taxes by a single penny
The 1% earnings tax has been funding essential Kansas City services since 1963. This is simply a renewal — the same rate we've had for over 60 years. No increase. Just continued support for the city we love.
The E-Tax Funds
Nearly half of all city services depend on the 1% earnings tax
Fire Department
Keeping our neighborhoods safe with rapid emergency response.
Police
Protecting our communities and maintaining public safety.
Emergency Medical Services
Providing critical medical care when every second counts.
Road Maintenance
Fixing potholes and maintaining our streets and infrastructure.
Trash Collection
Weekly pickup and anti-illegal dumping programs.
Snow Removal
Keeping roads clear and safe during winter weather.
Without the earnings tax, we would face devastating cuts to these essential services.
Read the FAQsEndorsed by Leaders Across Kansas City
“Kansas City is a regional hub that entertains, excites, and employs people from across the metro. The earnings tax allows us to provide services to everyone who works in and visits our city.”
“The renewal of the e-tax protects Kansas City from drastic cuts to street repair, snow removal, transportation, and other basic services. It's vital that we renew the E-Tax on April 7th.”
“This is not a new tax. This is a renewal. This tax has been around longer than I have. It started in 1963. We've been paying this tax all of my life.”
“If this doesn't get renewed, city workers would be facing layoffs and forced to take wage concessions to try to keep vital city services intact and operating.”
“The good news is that everyone pays. If you live in Kansas City, you pay. But if you live outside the city and work here, you too pay for the essential services we get every single day.”
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