McDonough calls for second property tax election

On August 2, 2022, the voters of Raytown, Missouri rejected three property tax increases.

On Monday of this week Mayor Michael McDonough released an amended agenda that includes another election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The purpose of this new election is to re-vote the two property tax bond elections that failed to pass on  August 2nd.

Missouri State Statutes require all proposed ordinance be read in public session prior to a vote being held on all ordinances coming before the Board of Aldermen.

The two meetings are open to the public.

Our View:

The Mayor is attempting a slight of hand to re-hold an election held on August 2, 2022 in which he lost three property tax proposals.

Let us be clear on this. What he is doing is technically legal provided the majority of he Board of Aldermen approve of his shenanigans.

In reality, it is a slap in the face of the public who turned out in record numbers to defeat the three property tax increases on August 2nd.

As with all campaigns, there were two sides to the yes and no votes. Both sides ran very effective campaigns in bringing their argument(s) to the public.

Just like in Baseball, only one team can win.

There is no valid reason to re-hold this election. It begs the question, “If his proposal to raise property taxes fails again, will the Mayor call for a third election?

Also on the agenda this evening is a proposal to create a three cent sales tax on the sale of marijuana in Raytown.