Kansas City, Kansas Development News

Commission Approves 1-Mill Increase for City and County Mill Levies After Budget Debate

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to set the maximum mill levy for the city and county budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The motion to set the city maximum at a 1-mill increase (37.219 mills) and the county at a 1-mill increase (36.704 mills) passed with a 6-3 vote. This decision allows for budget deliberations while aiming to balance service provision with taxpayer impact. This follows extensive discussion on exceeding revenue neutral rates, departmental needs, personnel costs, and the impact on reserves, with commissioners expressing varied opinions on the appropriate mill levy adjustments.