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911 Systems Are a Great Opportunity for Local Government Cooperation

911 Systems Are a Great Opportunity for Local Government Cooperation

Jan 31, 2024

Versions of the following commentary appeared in the Southeast Missourian, the Columbia Missourian, and the Springfield News-Leader. There is probably no better opportunity for counties...

Shared Emergency Dispatching Services

Shared Emergency Dispatching Services

Sep 8, 2023

A version of the following letter appeared on Lakeexpo.com. There is probably no better opportunity for municipalities to share services...

Short-term Rentals, Long-term Questions

Short-term Rentals, Long-term Questions

Jan 9, 2023

Turning primary or secondary homes into assets by renting them out via AirBNB or VRBO has become very popular. It...

Missouri Special Elections, Medicaid Expansion Ruling and A Job Opening In Lake Ozark

Missouri Special Elections, Medicaid Expansion Ruling and A Job Opening In Lake Ozark

Jul 30, 2021

David Stokes and Elias Tsapelas join Zach Lawhorn to discuss next week’s special elections, the recent Medicaid expansion ruling and...

A New Sales Tax for Law Enforcement in the Lake of the Ozarks

A New Sales Tax for Law Enforcement in the Lake of the Ozarks

Jul 15, 2021

There is a one-quarter cent sales tax increase on the ballot for August 3rd in Camden County. The extra revenue...

Why Should the Early Bird Get the Worm?

Why Should the Early Bird Get the Worm?

Jun 7, 2021

A version of this commentary appeared in the Columbia Missourian. Although it’s a little trite, “the early bird gets the...

A Big Win for Taxpayers in Maryland Heights

A Big Win for Taxpayers in Maryland Heights

Mar 11, 2021

As far as I know, the biggest defeat of a tax increment financing (TIF) package or similar tax subsidy (and,...

Local Gas Taxes Are the Secret Garden of City Road Funding Options

Local Gas Taxes Are the Secret Garden of City Road Funding Options

Feb 22, 2021

A version of this commentary appeared in the Columbia Tribune. When troubled or sickly aristocratic English youth needed a place to...

The City of Lake Ozark Should Consider a Local Fuel Tax

The City of Lake Ozark Should Consider a Local Fuel Tax

Jan 21, 2021

The City of Lake Ozark is looking for more funding for road improvements. A local fuel tax could be the...

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