Statewide, MO
Election Date: August 6, 2002
Type: Other
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 72.5% - 27.5%
Missouri voters were asked to raise the motor fuel tax from 17 cents to 21 cents and boost the state's 4.225 percent sales tax by one-half cent. It was estimated to raise $511 million a year, including $64 million for public transportation.