# What to know about Kansas City's bonds and sales tax votes

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Podcast: [Kansas City Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-today-4474135)
Published: 2026-07-27T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-07-27/what-to-know-about-kansas-citys-bonds-and-sales-tax-votes
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## Resource

In the Aug. 4 election, Kansas Citians will decide whether to extend a sales tax aimed at re-developing neighborhoods east of Troost, and vote on $1.7 billion in bonds for water and sewers. What's at stake in the votes?

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