April 2026 Municipal Election

The measure would have set property tax rates for primary residences at the 2024 rate indefinitely.

Voters in several cities, including Ozark and Nixa, decided races and issues on Tuesday, April 7.

A 3% hotel/motel tax increase for a new convention center is on the ballot in Springfield.

Local entities, such as school and fire protection districts, worry the ballot measure would significantly impact their budgets.

An issue on the April 7 ballot in Springfield will determine whether or not the project moves forward. Jack McGee recently wrote an in-depth piece on the topic.

The bond issue, which would not change the district's property tax levy, would be used for improvements and renovations.

The ballot measure, if approved on April 7, would allow the district to build a new fire station for the growing area and complete renovations.

In this Informed Voter Coalition interview, you'll hear from Cindy Baker, Amber Bryant, Patrick Sullivan and Christina Tonsing. Matthew Growcock was out of town and unable to be interviewed.

Voters in the county will find a simple question on their ballots April 7: "Shall county planning and zoning be continued?"

If two ballot measures are approved, a commission would begin work to draft a charter, which would be decided by voters in April 2027.