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    Renewed central city sales tax already in action

    EDCKC wants input on where it invests next

    A sales tax program meant to transform long-neglected corridors of Kansas City’s central city earned overwhelming voter support this summer, said Andrea Bough, noting renewed work to steward millions in public investment begins now — guided by the community most impacted.

    By Tommy Felts | October 27, 2026

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