Friday, October 29, 2021

Joplin use tax proposition subject of latest Newsmakers program

(From the City of Joplin)

The upcoming Newsmakers interview program on KGCS-TV features information about “Proposition Action” that appears on the ballot of the upcoming November election.

On Tuesday, November 2, Joplin voters will answer a question whether to collect a local use tax on items purchased from out-of-state vendors through the internet or by catalog and shipped to Joplin for use. 








A use tax is applied to the same type of products subject to sales tax when purchased in a store here in Joplin. Citizens would never pay both. It’s one or the other depending on where the goods are purchased. The use tax would be collected at the same rate as the current sales tax (3.125%).Proposition Action is the only question on the ballot in both Jasper and Newton Counties for this election.

The interview segment with Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards and Citizens Committee for Proposition Action Chairman Rob O’Brian discuss how revenues will be used to improve the community by meeting the City Council Goals through the 2021 Action Plans. Joplin City Council established an Implementation Committee to review progress and efficiency of the proposed plans.

The show will air on KGCS-TV at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. through Thursday, October 28 p.m. It can also be views on the station’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdQ8mrncFks.

For additional information about Proposition Action, citizens can visit the City’s website at joplinmo.org/elections . For questions or to request more information, contact Lynn Onstot, Public Information Officer, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1204.

Newsmakers is produced by KGCS-TV, a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University. Programming may be seen over the air on channel 21 and on regional cable television systems

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