Voters approve 3/8-Cent Sales Tax renewal
Published on April 01, 2025
The City of Lenexa’s 3/8-Cent Sales Tax will continue to support parks, street and trail projects through 2048. Lenexa voters supported a measure to renew the Sales Tax another 20 years in a mail ballot election this spring.
In official election results, 79% of ballots cast were in favor of renewing the Sales Tax. Mail ballots were sent to all registered Lenexa voters in mid-March and were due by noon on April 1, 2025. A total of 8,727 voted yes on the measure, while 2,265 voted no.
“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the residents of Lenexa for supporting the 3/8-Cent Sales Tax measure and investing in the future of our community,” said Lenexa Mayor Julie Sayers. “The funding generated by this tax will allow us to continue building the community that you envisioned in Vision 2040 and is a testament to the commitment we all share to make Lenexa an exceptional community.”
The 3/8-Cent Sales Tax was originally approved by voters in 2008 to fund street maintenance and parks and recreation projects, including the construction of the Lenexa Rec Center. If not renewed, it would have expired in 2028.
The renewed Sales Tax is expected to generate about $13 million annually to fund:
- Street maintenance and improvement projects. This includes continued funding for the Pavement Management Program, as well as opportunities to fund more street reconstruction and Complete Streets projects.
- Maintenance and improvement of existing trails.
- New trails(PDF, 2MB) in developing areas of the city, and new trail connections between key destinations like parks and schools.
- Maintenance and improvements at existing parks.
- Priorities identified in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. These could include new amenities like a dog park, cycling attractions, a fitness park, splash pads and new sport courts.
Future Sales Tax projects will be considered as part of the City's ongoing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process. The CIP outlines funding sources and a schedule for capital projects over a rolling five-year period. It’s typically reviewed annually in late fall and early winter.
Projects funded by the Sales Tax under the 2025–2029 CIP include: