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Continue Washington's Progress
Vote YES on April 3rd!

Why Vote Yes?

Continuation of the half-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax will allow the following projects and community improvements to be accomplished.

1. Continued Economic Development and creation of more jobs.
2. Continued protection by our emergency services personnel including Fire, Police, and Commjnications
3. Continued Park improvements and enhancements, including aquatic complex.
4. Continued waste water improvements and new water tower.
5. Continued improvements in Downtown Washington.

​This is an extension of the existing half-cent capital improvement sales tax.
​This is not a new tax!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a new tax?
No - Washington has had this half-cent sales tax for 29 years.  The April 3 vote is simply to renew the existing tax.

Who pays this tax?
This a sales tax, not a property tax, so it is paid by ALL shoppers - 15,000 Residents and over 60,000 Non-residents

Why do we need this tax?
The tax funds projects that provide a wide array of benefits to our community.  Funding these projects entirely through the City's general revenue would not be possible.  ​See below for projects completed to-date using funds from the Half-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax.  Bonus:  Since 1988, the Capital Improvement Sales Tax enabled an addition $6.7M via grant funds, State/Federal programs, matching gifts from Rotary, Lions, Optimists, Jaycees, and the Chamber of Commerce.

How is the money spent?
Projects for the 2018 renewal have been identified after an extensive review by City departments, community groups, and citizens.  Click Here for our goals for this renewal.  Coming Soon - Click Here for our Report Card, showing 29 years of progress!

Endorsed by:

​353 Redevelopment Corporation
​Aurora Communications, Inc.
Bank of Washington
​Board of Public Works
Country Living​
​Downtown Merchants Committee
Elm Street Investements, LLC
Elm Street Leasing, LLC
Front Street Catering
Gary R. Lucy Gallery
Hillermann Nursery & Florist
Imo's Pizza Washington
Industrial Development Authority
​Kathy Kilo-Peterson, State Farm
Law Office of Mark Rudder, LLC
Mid American Coaches
Missouri Meerschaum Co.

Missourian Publishing Co.
Patrick Redington
Post 218 Baseball
Sahm Welding
Straatmann Toyota
Sugarfire Smoke House Washington
USA Mortgage
Washington CORE Restructuring Committee
​Washington Civic Industrial Corporation
​Washington Jaycees
Washington Lion's Club
Washington Optimist Club​
Washington Rotary Club
Washington Town & Country Fair Board
Washington Volunteer Fire Company
YHTI, Inc.
​Zick, Voss, Politte, & Richardson, PC
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Would your business/organization like to endorse the Half-Cent Sales Tax Renewal?  E-mail Jennifer!

Projects Identified for the 2018 Renewal

Downtown Washington, Inc.
$930,000

• Continue utility burial
• Paver replacement at downtown intersections
• Passenger Depot, Freight Depot and Water Work building maintenance
• Replacement and new light fixtures
• Riverfront Park improvements

Fire Department
$3,000,000

• Additional Fire Station (southeast area of City)
• Additional Pumper Truck for new station
• Replacement of self-contained breathing apparatus
• ITI Vehicle Application

Police/Communications/IT
$1,605,000

• MOSWIN Communication Project
• Siren Replacements
• Server/Network upgrades

Economic Development
$1,150,000

• Develop infrastructure for new industrial park
• Improve Airport Master Layout Plan
• Matching Funds

Public Works
$1,650,000

• Water tower
• Equipment Storage
• Sewer Slip Lining

Municipal Buildings
$700,000

• Energy Efficiency Improvements

Parks & Recreation for Replacement/Remodel
​$6,025,000

• Pavilions
• City Auditorium
• Aquatic Complex
• Hillermann Park Restrooms
• Storage & Office Remodel

Parks & Recreation for Improvements/Project Completions
​$1,300,000

• Ronsick Field
• Phoenix Park Playground
• Krog Park Playground
• Main Stage Roof Structure
• City Park Perimeter Fencing
• Skate Park Phase 2

It is estimated that over $16,300,000 will be generated for future projects during the life of the tax.

Projects Funded by the Capital Improvement Sales Tax in the past 29 years

Completed projects include the new Fire Training Center, recreational parks and pool, City Hall and Library renovation and expansion, the new Public Safety Building, installation of Code Red emergency notification system, construction of the Main Stage facility,  an improved Senior Citizen Center location, and many more!