Review of the previous cycle
The 1/2 Cent sales tax has a 40-year history
The Sales Tax has funded numerous improvements in public works, public safety, parks, technology, and cooperative infrastructure projects with Cole County.
public works
The 1/2 cent Sales Tax funds the street overlay program, has improved traffic flow at several key intersections, construction and repair of sidewalks, improvements to the stormwater system, and much more.
public safety
The Sales Tax funded a relocation and new fire facility for Station 2. It also funded an upgrade to the fire department’s communications and fire truck leases. The police department received funding for equipment replacement and funding for an emergency response vehicle.
Parks
The Sales Tax allowed for the continued development of and repairs to our Greenway Trail. It also funded the Washington Park Pickleball Courts, Memorial Park Pavilion renovation, park improvements, and more.
Technology
The Sales Tax has funded IT equipment, phone system upgrades, improvements to the GIS system, database improvements, and more.
city-county projects
Examples of these projects include the Wildwood Drive extension, Monroe Street/Dunklin Street intersection, Chestnut Street Extension, Capital Area Rail Terminal and previous projects like the Dunklin Street bridge, East High Street reconstruction, construction of Cavalier Drive, and more.
Prior 1/2 cent projects
Examples include: Lafayette Street interchange, East McCarty improvements, Mission Drive at 179, Stadium Blvd improvements at Monroe/Christy/Jefferson, Cityview interchange, Police vehicle replacements, construction of new fire stations and renovations to existing.
Want to learn more how Proposition 1 impacts City services and projects?
Visit the City’s YouTube page to watch presentations from departments covering past projects, future needs, and how the 1/2 cent sales tax supports their operations.
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