Despite confusing ballot language, three local municipalities will still continue receiving sales tax revenue from some purchases made out of state. Voters in Warrenton, Truesdale and Innsbrook all …
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Despite confusing ballot language, three local municipalities will still continue receiving sales tax revenue from some purchases made out of state.Voters in Warrenton, Truesdale and Innsbrook all approved imposing a sales tax on the titling of motor vehicles, trailers, boats and outboard motors that are purchased from a source other than a licensed Missouri dealer. All three cities will continue to receive a tax already being collected. The vote did not create a new tax, officials from all three entities emphasized prior to Tuesday’s election.The ballot measure, which required voters to support it by casting a no vote, was approved 651-361 in Warrenton, 38-17 in Truesdale and 166-17 in Innsbrook.The existence of the sales tax creates a level playing field for Missouri dealerships, officials noted. If the tax had been discontinued, out-of-state dealerships would no longer be required to collect the local tax.Similar purchases made in-state will be subject to the local sales tax regardless of Tuesday’s election. Warrenton’s western boundary to be extendedAs has been customary in most recent elections, Warrenton voters approved extending the city’s western boundary down the Interstate 70 corridor.A total of 707 voters, or 67.33 percent, were in favor of Proposition 2, while 295 were against it.The proposal will allow the city to annex the interstate and surrounding right of way between the western half of the Highway A/B overpass and public property near the Budget Inn Motel. Currently, the city’s western boundary stops on the eastern side of the overpass. The annexation does not include any private property. Foristell fuel tax wins on second tryA second attempt at a 1-cent fuel tax increase worked out well for supporters in Foristell. Proposition F was passed 174-64.That figure included 86 voters in Warren County and 88 in St. Charles County who voted yes, compared to 25 and 39 votes opposing the hike. The same measure was narrowly defeated in 2015.Sales Tax