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| Amendment 7 Transportation Priorities List | ||
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JEFFERSON CITY - When Missourians head to
the polls on Aug. 5, they will know exactly what their tax dollars will
bring to the state if they approve Constitutional Amendment 7. That's
because the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission will approve
on July 9 a list of hundreds of transportation projects that represents
the commission's commitment to Missourians who want to invest in the
state's transportation future. After years of hard work and collaboration with local transportation planners, the finalized list also culminates the end of the public comment period that began June 13 and included almost 1,200 public comments and over 40 meetings in every region of the state. It represents a substantial investment in Missouri's transportation infrastructure - but also means safer roads, more jobs, and a better economy. Amendment 7 is a ballot measure to temporarily raise Missouri's sales tax by ¾ of a cent. All proceeds from the 10-year tax would go toward much-needed transportation improvements across the state. The amendment's provisions included the creation of a project list prior to the election. WHAT: Amendment 7 Transportation Priorities List Press Opportunity WHEN: Wednesday, July 9, 1:00 - 3:00 pm WHERE: Springfield District Office - 3025 East Kearney, 65803 Joplin Regional Office - 2915 South Doughboy Drive, 64804 WHO: Springfield - Becky Baltz, District Engineer Joplin - Dan Salisbury, Assistant District Engineer CONTACT: Jennifer Williams, Customer Relations Manager (417) 895-7713 |
