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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Missouri.
In 2023, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2023, the project's scope includes St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City.
Ballotpedia covered a selection of election-related, such as electoral systems like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.
- See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2023
Election dates
November 7
City of St. Louis
- See also: St. Louis City, Missouri ballot measures
On November 7, voters decided one ballot measure in a special district in St. Louis, Missouri.
A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax of $850 per $100,000 on all real property located in the Gardenside Subdivision Special Business District from 2023-2027. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax of $850 per $100,000 on all real property located in the Gardenside Subdivision Special Business District from 2023-2027. |
Clay County
- See also: Clay County, Missouri ballot measures
On November 7, voters decided three ballot measures in two special elections: one in Clay County, Missouri, and two in Kansas City, Missouri.
A "yes" vote supported this ballot measure to:
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A "no" vote opposed this ballot measure to:
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• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, Sales Tax Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported continuing the 0.375% city sales tax for the operation and improvement of the public bus transit system over a period of 10 years. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing the 0.375% city sales tax for the operation and improvement of the public bus transit system over a period of 10 years. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 2, Park Land Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported removing 5.399 acres of undeveloped park land from the city's park system that was determined by the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners to be no longer appropriate or necessary for park use. |
A "no" vote opposed removing 5.399 acres of undeveloped park land from the city's park system. |
Jackson County
- See also: Jackson County, Missouri ballot measures
On November 7, voters decided three ballot measures in two special elections: one in Jackson County, Missouri, and two in Kansas City, Missouri.
• Jackson County, Missouri, Question 1, Use Tax Measure (November 2023): ✖
A "yes" vote supported establishing a local use tax of 1.38%, the same rate as the local sales tax rate, for the purpose of road and bridge construction projects and for financial assistance to homeless individuals. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a local use tax of 1.38%, the same rate as the local sales tax rate, for the purpose of road and bridge construction projects and for financial assistance to homeless individuals. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, Sales Tax Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported continuing the 0.375% city sales tax for the operation and improvement of the public bus transit system over a period of 10 years. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing the 0.375% city sales tax for the operation and improvement of the public bus transit system over a period of 10 years. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 2, Park Land Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported removing 5.399 acres of undeveloped park land from the city's park system that was determined by the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners to be no longer appropriate or necessary for park use. |
A "no" vote opposed removing 5.399 acres of undeveloped park land from the city's park system. |
August 8
City of St. Louis
- See also: St. Louis City, Missouri ballot measures
On August 8, voters decided one ballot measure in a special district in St. Louis, Missouri.
• St. Louis Hills Special Business District, Missouri, Property Tax Measure (August 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported enacting a property tax of $500 for every $100,000 of a property's assessed value for seven years (2023-2029) to provide funding for the St. Louis Hills Special Business District. |
A "no" vote opposed enacting a property tax of $500 for every $100,000 of a property's assessed value for seven years (2023-2029) to provide funding for the St. Louis Hills Special Business District. |
Cole County
- See also: Cole County, Missouri ballot measures
On August 8, voters decided one ballot measure in a special district in Cole County, Missouri.
• Jefferson City-Cole County Library District, Missouri, Property Tax Increase Measure (August 2023): ✖
A "yes" vote supported increasing the library district's property tax from $200 to $350 per $100,000 of a property's assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the library district's property tax from $200 to $350 per $100,000 of a property's assessed value. |
April 4
Cole County
- See also: Cole County, Missouri ballot measures
On April 4, voters decided four ballot measures in Cole County.
• Centertown, Missouri, Proposition P, Local Use Tax for Park Improvements Measure (April 2023): ✖
A "yes" vote supported establishing a local use tax to be set at the same rate as the local sales tax rate. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a local use tax to be set at the same rate as the local sales tax rate. |
• Cole County, Missouri, County Sales Tax on Marijuana Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a 3% sales tax for recreational marijuana sold in Cole County. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a 3% sales tax for recreational marijuana sold in Cole County. |
• Jefferson City, Missouri, Question 1, Marijuana Sales Tax Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana sold in Jefferson City, Missouri. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana sold in Jefferson City, Missouri. |
• Jefferson City School District, Missouri, Proposition Kids First, Bond Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $85 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $85 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements. |
Jackson County
- See also: Jackson County, Missouri ballot measures
On April 4, voters decided seven ballot measures in Jackson County.
• Jackson County, Missouri, Question 1, Sales Tax on Non-Medicinal Marijuana Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a 3% countywide sales tax on non-medicinal marijuana sold in Jackson County for the purpose of funding community services and veterans support services |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a 3% countywide sales tax on non-medicinal marijuana sold in Jackson County for the purpose of funding community services and veterans support services. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, Sales Tax on Non-Medicinal Marijuana Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing an additional 3% tax on the retail sale of non-medicinal marijuana, with the funds going to fund the Department of Health, improve neighborhoods, provide homeless prevention services, and violence prevention services administered by the City. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing an additional 3% tax on the retail sale of non-medicinal marijuana, with the funds going to fund the Department of Health, improve neighborhoods, provide homeless prevention services, and violence prevention services administered by the City. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 2, Hotel Tax Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a 7.5% hotel tax to all lodging establishments, including short term rentals, that are not already covered by the Kansas City Convention and Tourism Tax. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a 7.5% hotel tax to all lodging establishments, including short term rentals, that are not already covered by the Kansas City Convention and Tourism Tax. |
• Kansas City, Missouri, Question 3, Lodging Occupancy Fee Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing an additional $1.50 license fee per occupied sleeping room per day on all hotels, motels and tourist courts in addition to the existing $1.50 occupancy fee for hotels and motels, totaling a $3.00 fee per occupied room, for the purpose of funding convention and tourism activities. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing an additional $1.50 license fee per occupied sleeping room per day on all hotels, motels and tourist courts in addition to the existing $1.50 occupancy fee for hotels and motels, totaling a $3.00 fee per occupied room, for the purpose of funding convention and tourism activities. |
• Raytown C-2 School District, Missouri, Question 1, Bond Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Raytown C-2 School District to issue up to $35 million in bonds, with bond revenue funding the acquiring, constructing, improving, repairing, renovating, furnishing and equipping school facilities, including constructing a performing arts facility at Raytown South High School and constructing gymnasiums at Raytown High School and Raytown South High School. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Raytown C-2 School District to issue up to $35 million in bonds, with bond revenue funding the acquiring, constructing, improving, repairing, renovating, furnishing and equipping school facilities, including constructing a performing arts facility at Raytown South High School and constructing gymnasiums at Raytown High School and Raytown South High School. |
• Raytown C-2 School District, Missouri, Question 2, Tax Levy Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported increasing the ceiling of the operating tax levy to $519.94 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (based on 2023 assessments). |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the ceiling of the operating tax levy to $519.94 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (based on 2023 assessments). |
City of St. Louis
- See also: St. Louis City, Missouri ballot measures
On April 4, voters decided four ballot measures in St Louis.
A "yes" vote supported establishing a property tax of $850 per $100,000 in assessed value for tax years 2025-2034. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a property tax of $850 per $100,000 in assessed value for tax years 2025-2034. |
• St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition, Marijuana Sales Tax Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing an additional 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing an additional 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana. |
• St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition C, Charter Amendment (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a Charter 17 Commission, which would consist of nine registered voters recommended by members of the Board of Aldermen, who would consider revisions to the City Charter by soliciting public input and consulting experts, and then propose amendments to go to voters for approval. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a Charter 17 Commission. |
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Missouri
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Missouri.
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Poll timesIn Missouri, all polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1] Registration
To vote in Missouri, one must be 18 years old, a United States citizen, and Missouri resident.[2] An applicant may print an application, pick one up from a county clerk's office, or request that an application be mailed. The completed application must be returned by mail. All returned applications must be postmarked at least 27 days prior to Election Day in order to be processed. An applicant may also register to vote online.[2] Automatic registrationMissouri does not practice automatic voter registration.[3] Online registration
Missouri has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.[3] Same-day registrationMissouri does not allow same-day voter registration.[3] Residency requirementsTo register to vote in Missouri, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify the length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Voters may file change-of-address forms after the registration deadline, up to and including Election Day, provided that they can present photo identification upon doing so.[4][5] Verification of citizenshipMissouri does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury.[2] All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[6] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe Missouri Secretary of State's office allows residents to check their voter registration status online.
Voter ID requirementsMissouri requires voters to present photo identification while voting.[7][8] The following were accepted forms of identification as of April 2023. Click here for the Missouri Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information. Voters can present the following forms of information:
If a voter does not have an ID, he or she can obtain one for free by filling out this form. | |||||
Additional elections
- See also: Missouri elections, 2023
Kansas City
April 4, 2023
- City elections in Kansas City, Missouri (2023)
- Hickman Mills C-1 School District, Missouri, elections (2023)
- Raytown C-2 School District, Missouri, elections (2023)
- Grandview C-4 School District, Missouri, elections (2023)
- Center School District, Missouri, elections (2023)
- Kansas City Public Schools, Missouri, elections (2023)
- Liberty Public Schools, Missouri, elections (2023)
- North Kansas City Schools, Missouri, elections (2023)
- Park Hill School District, Missouri, elections (2023)
- Platte County R-III School District, Missouri, elections (2023)
- Raytown C-2 School District, Missouri, Question 1, Bond Measure (April 2023)
- Raytown C-2 School District, Missouri, Question 2, Tax Levy Measure (April 2023)
- Jackson County, Missouri, Question 1, Sales Tax on Non-Medicinal Marijuana Measure (April 2023)
June 20, 2023
- City elections in Kansas City, Missouri (2023)
- Kansas City Public Schools, Missouri, elections (2023)
November 7, 2023
Jefferson City
April 4, 2023
- City elections in Jefferson City, Missouri (2023)
- Cole County, Missouri, County Sales Tax on Marijuana Measure (April 2023)
- Jefferson City School District, Missouri, Proposition Kids First, Bond Measure (April 2023)
August 8, 2023
St. Louis
March 7, 2023
April 4, 2023
August 8, 2023
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - Elections and Voting, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed April 4, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Missouri Secretary of State, "Register to Vote," accessed April 4, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 NCSL, "State Profiles: Elections," accessed August 27, 2024
- ↑ BillTrack50, "MO HB1878," accessed April 4, 2023
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "FAQs Voter Registration," accessed August 27, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "How To Vote," accessed August 27, 2024
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Do I need an ID to vote?" accessed April 3, 2023
