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BUCHANAN COUNTY VOTERS APPROVE SALES TAX FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:49 AM

Buchanan County voters have approved Proposition K, establishing a quarter-cent sales tax to create dedicated funding for programs serving children aged nineteen and under, according to KQ2. The measure passed with fifty-five percent of the vote, with 13,258 ballots in favor and 10,898 opposed. Following the approval, county commissioners will appoint a nine-member board to…

Buchanan County voters have approved Proposition K, establishing a quarter-cent sales tax to create dedicated funding for programs serving children aged nineteen and under, according to KQ2. The measure passed with fifty-five percent of the vote, with 13,258 ballots in favor and 10,898 opposed. Following the approval, county commissioners will appoint a nine-member board to oversee the fund and establish guidelines for local youth organizations seeking grant support.

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