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Wichita mayor outlines details of proposed 1% sales tax, allocations and guardrails ahead of March 3 vote
Summary
Mayor Lily summarized the March 3 ballot measure for a 1% citywide sales tax that would take effect July 1, 2026 if adopted, described intended allocations for public safety, the convention center, tax relief, housing and arts, and said the council approved guardrails including a 4-mill cut to the city portion of the property tax levy.
Mayor Lily told attendees at the mayor's briefing that Wichita voters will decide on March 3 whether to adopt a 1% citywide sales tax intended to take effect July 1, 2026 and expire no later than June 30, 2033 if approved.
The mayor said the proposal includes specific allocations: up to $225 million for public safety, $250 million for Century II/convention center improvements, $150 million for property tax relief, $150 million for homeless and housing services,…
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