When Missourians head to the polls on Aug. 5, they will know exactly what their tax dollars will bring to the state if they approve Constitutional Amendment 7. That's because the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission will approve on July 9 a list of hundreds of transportation projects that represents the commission's commitment to Missourians who want to invest in the state's transportation future.
After years of hard work and collaboration with local transportation planners, the finalized list also culminates the end of the public comment period that began June 13 and included almost 1,200 public comments and over 40 meetings in every region of the state. It represents a substantial investment in Missouri's transportation infrastructure - but also means safer roads, more jobs, and a better economy.
Amendment 7 is a ballot measure to temporarily raise Missouri's sales tax by ¾ of a cent. All proceeds from the 10-year tax would go toward much-needed transportation improvements across the state. The amendment's provisions included the creation of a project list prior to the election.
WHAT: Amendment 7 Transportation Priorities List Press Opportunity
WHEN: Wednesday, July 9, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
WHERE: Springfield District Office - 3025 East Kearney, 65803
Joplin Regional Office - 2915 South Doughboy Drive, 64804
WHO: Springfield - Becky Baltz, District Engineer
Joplin - Dan Salisbury, Assistant District Engineer
No. They cut all kinds of jobs and don't do a very good job now.
ReplyDeleteNO NO NO NO NO
If Missouri's roads and bridges are in such poor shape, why are we building corporate jet hangers, sidewalks, greenways, bicycle paths, trolley car lines, etc. with what would be the largest tax increase in the history of Missouri?
ReplyDeletePolls say NO. Please vote NO.
"All proceeds from the 10-year tax would go toward much-needed transportation improvements across the state."
ReplyDeleteLeft unstated is where any money that's currently programmed for these improvements will go.
Government money is often fungible, targeted taxes like this frequently free up funds to go elsewhere.
Maybe they will put in a few more unnecessary round-a-bouts or another confusing and dangerous intersection at I-44 on/off ramp. Or, better yet, put in more concrete median along Rangeline Road so it's impossible for people who don't know the area to get to a business on the other side of the road.
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