On Your Ballot: Wyandotte County, KS Special Tax Question

Shall Wyandotte County, Kansas (the "County"), be authorized to impose a one-quarter percent (0.25%) countywide retailers' sales tax (the "Sales Tax") for the purpose of financing the costs of providing health care services, including, but not limited to, indigent care, behavioral health, substance abuse, preventive health care services, and the County Health Department, collection of such Sales Tax to commence on April 1, 2027, or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 12-187 et seq., as amended?

Vote by November 3rd

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Advanced Voting Starts October 14th

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CARE

Providing health care when people need it.

  • Local health departments

  • City or county hospitals

  • City or county nursing homes

  • Mental health services

  • Health care for uninsured and low-income residents

  • Emergency medical services

  • Home health services

PREVENTION

Helping people stay healthy and avoid more serious health needs.

  • Preventive health care services

    • Immunizations

    • Prenatal care

    • Home care services that can postpone entry into nursing homes

  • Health education

ACCESS

Making sure people can find, reach, and navigate the care they need.

  • Community health worker recruitment

  • Integration of health care services

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