A first look at the proposed budget for Johnson County shows no property tax increase. Ameristar Casino is looking to raise the sales tax on its customers and use the money for improvements. That and more news from KCUR.
The Johnson County, Kan. Commission today began work on a proposed budget for fiscal 2013. The initial spending plan totals nearly $811 million and holds the line on property taxes.
A year ago this month, Johnson County, Kan. officials broke ground on an environmentally friendly $11.5 million public works complex in west Olathe. The new buildings were dedicated on Wednesday at a ceremonial ribbon cutting.