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Kansas City Votes on Urban Development Tax | Wichita News
Kansas City voters face a pivotal August 4 ballot decision: approve or kill the CCED sales tax, which has fueled $99 million in urban development since 2017—funding housing, business incubators, and community centers like the $4M One Nine Vine project. While critics highlight mismanagement, audit issues, and inequities hitting lower-income residents, supporters argue it’s essential for revitalizing historically underinvested neighborhoods where private developers hesitate. A “yes” vote keeps the tax alive until 2037; a “no” lets it expire in 2027—potentially halting progress in the city’s…
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