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Jackson County commissioners call special election on 0.4% sales tax

Board of County Commissioners, Jackson County, Kansas · May 26, 2026
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Summary

The Jackson County Board unanimously approved Resolution 2026‑08 to call a special election on a proposed 0.4% sales tax; the vote was 3–0 and places the tax question before voters.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously May 26 to place a 0.4% sales tax proposal on a special election ballot after approving Resolution 2026‑08.

Commissioner Linda Gerhardt moved to adopt the resolution and Commissioner Keith Kelly seconded; the motion passed 3–0. The resolution formally calls for the special election to present the proposed 0.4% sales tax to county voters.

The action was recorded as Resolution 2026‑08 in the minutes. The board did not include additional details about the election date or ballot language in the session minutes; those procedural steps ordinarily follow county election office coordination.