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KC Schools Weigh Tax Increase Amid Rising Costs
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is eyeing a potential property tax hike—possibly adding ten mills, or $10 per every $1,000 of home value—to cover rising costs and offset shrinking federal and per-pupil funding. With home values climbing in Wyandotte County, the district could see more revenue, but many residents already face higher taxes, especially since the county has the lowest median income in the metro. The board hasn’t finalized the decision, expected by late August, but a jump from last year’s 52.778 mills to 62 could mean families pay $5 million more in 2026—or risk missing $7…
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