Should Kansas City Public Schools Roll Back Tax Rates?!?

Recently a think tank tax fighter sent a tweet our way that merits special attention.

Here's the word that shouldn't be overlooked amid rising inflation frustration and legit questions about the assessment process . . .

"Kansas City school district assessed values & property tax revenues both went up 31% from 2018-2022. Both are set to go up significantly in 2023. They should roll their rates back like every other taxing district."

This is important for a lot of reasons but mainly . . .

NOTICE KCPS MAKING NOISE ABOUT DEMANDS FOR MORE CASH!!!

They're trotting out longstanding arguments about the lengthy time betwixt tax increases and it's clear an ask for more funding is forthcoming.

In fairness, we finish this post with their perspective via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas City Public Schools district holds tax levy meeting, explains budget shortfalls

On Wednesday afternoon, the Kansas City Public School District held a public listening session discussing tax levys.

You decide . . .