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Dedicated Police General Real Estate Tax
Public Information About the Property Tax Ballot Issue

The question that will be on the April 3, 2012 ballot:
“Shall the City of Independence increase the general property tax rate of the City by $0.3629 per $100.00 of assessed valuation solely for the purpose of funding services provided by the Police Department of the City?”
To learn more about this issue, click on the links below to view:

Strategic Policing Informational Brochure

How to Calculate the Property Tax

Calendar of Public Informational Meetings

Berkshire Police Manpower Study, 2007

Public Safety Task Force Report, 2010

Ordinance No. 17837 authorizing the ballot issue

Resolution No. 5716 creating the Citizens’ Oversight Committee

Jackson County Assessment Department FAQ

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