VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION F

Prop F is a measure on the April 7th ballot that will enable a 1% sales tax to support fire and ambulance services. If approved, it will allow your fire district to diversify its operational funding without increasing the overall tax burden on the residents we proudly serve. Prop F works to ensure that non-residents pay their fair share of taxes when utilizing the goods and services our district has to offer. Of the funds collected, half will be used to directly benefit our residents by reducing their property taxes.

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REDUCE PROPERTY TAX

A Smarter Way To Fund Fire & EMS

Who benefits from Prop F?

Prop F is a win-win scenario for both the tax-paying residents and the fire department. It allows the Community Fire Protection District to diversify its operational budget, becoming less dependent on property taxes, without increasing the overall tax burden on residents. Half of the revenue generated from the sales tax will be used to directly benefit our residents by reducing their property taxes.

Why Prop F is a good fit for our area?

Our district has some major revenue-generating amenities such as Lambert Airport, parking garages, rental car facilities, and multiple hotels. Residents will be entitled to half of the revenue generated by Prop F as a property tax reduction. For too long, non-residents have been utilizing the benefits our district has to offer while our residents unfairly foot the bill. Historically, non-residents have accounted for approximately 20% of all EMS calls. Prop F ensures that non-residents pay their fair share of taxes while utilizing our area.

In-District Revenue Generating Amenities:

-15.9 million annual Lambert Airport users
-1,000+ rental car transactions DAILY
-40 million dollars in annual hotel booking fees
-20% of EMS call-volume from Non-Residents now paying their fair share

Community Fire Protection District will be giving back 50% of the revenue generated by prop f AS A property tax reduction TO ITS RESIDENTS. Surrounding areas using this tax structure have seen their Property taxes greatly reduced or even eliminated.

What Does This Cost?

Prop F will cost an additional penny for every dollar spent on qualified goods and services. In an effort to reduce the tax burden on the residents we proudly serve, everyday essentials such as utilities, prescriptions, hygiene products, etc are exempt from this tax. This allows CFPD to collect revenue from non-residents utilizing our area’s amenities and give 50% of the proceeds back to our residents by reducing property taxes.

Does this reduction apply to both real estate tax and personal property tax?

Yes, you will see a reduction in the amount of taxes you pay on BOTH your real estate taxes and your personal property taxes.

Will the 1% sales tax be raised in the future?

Prop F is currently capped at 1%, and CANNOT be raised in the future without being approved by the voters. You, the voter, are in charge of approving or denying any future change proposals.

Will this increase the amount of taxes i pay overall?

It is estimated that the average homeowner will either break even or see a reduction in the amount of taxes paid annually. It is impossible to provide a hard statistic based on everyone’s personal spending being different. However, it is estimated that your savings will grow over time as property assessments continue to rise. Prop F provides financial relief from rising property taxes.

How much will my property taxes drop, and when?

50% of that account’s value is returned to residents as a property tax reduction. Residents will see their full property tax roll-back in 2028 when revenue from Prop F has had a full fiscal year to accumulate.

How can we be sure that CFPD will return 50% of the proceeds to the residents?

The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office oversees the funds generated by Prop F. The Missouri constitution includes the Hancock Amendment as well as the Revised Statute of MO 137.073, both of which guarantee residents the property tax relief they are being promised if Prop F is approved.