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Committee refines 2026 legislative priorities; flags I-470, Amtrak service and tax language
Summary
The committee revised a draft list of the city's 2026 legislative priorities, keeping transportation projects such as I-470 and Third Street/Highway 50, reaffirming support for Amtrak's three daily trains, and directing staff to craft clearer language on property tax reforms that protect municipal revenue.
The Lee's Summit Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Sept. 15 reviewed and edited a draft of the city's 2026 legislative priorities, emphasizing local transportation projects, continued support for Amtrak service and more targeted language on tax changes that could affect municipal revenue.
Chairperson Karen Carlisle opened the discussion on the draft document and noted the packet showed struck items and new entries. Committee members confirmed a new estimated city population of 107,281 would be included in the document. City staff reported they had discussed…
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