KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Polls are now open in Missouri for Tuesday's school and special election.
There are several issues on the ballot, depending on where you live.
Kansas City, Missouri, is asking voters to renew a public safety tax that would generate $480 million over the next 20 years. That money would help pay for a new municipal jail.
Voters will also decide on a $474 million bond for Kansas City Public Schools that would help fund projects at 32 KCPS campuses and nine charter schools. KCPS last passed a bond in 1967.
Finally, Kansas City voters decide whether or not to sell Longfellow Park to the Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City. The nonprofit sits on Longfellow Park and would use the land to expand its services.
Outside of KCMO, there are several other issues on today's ballot.
Liberty voters will decide whether or not to increase the sales tax by 1% to fund public safety improvements.
Voters in the Lee's Summit R-7 School District will consider a bond proposal for new school buildings and renovations.
Oak Grove voters are being asked to increase and transfer the school district's tax levy.
Voters in the Southern Jackson County Fire Protection District will see a sales tax question on their ballot to help build a new fire station.
Election information is available on the following websites:
- Kansas City, Missouri, Election Board
- Jackson County Election Board
- Cass County Election Authority
- Clay County Election Board
- Platte County Election Board
Polls are open until 7 p.m.
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