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KC Voters Approve $1.5B Water Sewer Bonds | Kansas City News
Kansas City voters just delivered a massive win for infrastructure, approving $1.5 billion in bonds to overhaul water and sewer systems—with 81% and 80% support respectively. This funding is critical to fix aging pipes, prevent sewage from polluting waterways, and meet a federal consent decree. The city’s utility plans $2.9 billion in upgrades over five years, with this vote securing a major chunk. Water funds will replace 28 miles of pipes annually, while sewer money goes toward rehab, green infrastructure, and pump stations—all ensuring reliable, compliant systems for the future. Listen in…
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