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Eudora commission approves resolution to place 0.50% general sales tax on ballot to finance public safety needs
Summary
The Eudora City Commission approved Resolution 2026-09 to place a proposed 0.50% general sales tax on the ballot; city leaders said revenue would reduce reliance on the General Fund for Public Safety capital projects and free up funds for staffing.
The Eudora City Commission voted unanimously on May 11 to approve Resolution 2026-09, directing staff to place a proposed 0.50% general sales tax on the ballot. City Manager Zack Daniel said the sales tax is intended to reduce reliance on the General Fund for Public Safety capital-improvement purchases and to free General Fund dollars to support staffing priorities.
The resolution, moved by Commissioner Roberta Lehmann and seconded by Commissioner Jason Musick, passed 5-0. The commission reviewed proposed ballot language and discussed the intended use of proceeds for public-safety capital projects and related staffing implications.
The vote represents a procedural step to get the measure before voters; it does not appropriate funds or change tax rates without subsequent voter approval. Implementation details, including projected revenue amounts, timelines and any specific capital projects to be funded, were not specified during the meeting.
Next steps identified in the meeting record indicate the measure will proceed through the standard election and administrative processes prior to appearing before voters. The commission did not set specific revenue projections or an implementation date at the meeting.
