Yes on PROP M, Maplewood-MO

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Check the mail. Even though the printer made some mistakes on the addresses, our message is still the same!!!

Did you know Maplewood's residential property tax rate has decreased 18% over the past decade??
By passing Prop M, the rate returns to approximately 2018 levels.

It’s more than just a bond issue. It’s about creating better, safer facilities to ensure better services for our community.

If Prop M is approved by voters in April 2026, the funds would be used to:

✅ make updates to City Hall

✅ improve ADA access

✅ expand community gathering spaces

✅ modernize Police Department facilities to meet professional standards

✅ upgrade systems (e.g., HVAC, lighting, technology infrastructure) that enable employees to better serve residents

To learn more, please visit the Prop M webpage: maplewoodmo.gov/propM

Although Maplewood's taxes feel high, its important to understand Maplewood's financial situation:

Maplewood's sales tax proceeds are lower than surrounding communities because we lack the intensive commercial developments and large retail complexes that some of our neighbors have. Those facilities generate substantial sales tax revenue for our neighbors. Arguably, Maplewood’s lack of extensive commercial development is one of the reasons you chose to live here.

Maplewood's overall assessed property values are lower than any of our neighboring communities. We have a smaller tax base generating less revenue per capita. Yes, housing values have gone up in Maplewood, but they are still lower than Brentwood, Richmond Heights, and Webster Groves.

Maplewood has the same population as Brentwood but a smaller annual budget. Our service across all areas of operations are the same as our wealthier neighbors. The City has to deliver the same level of service with less revenue.

Arguably, Maplewood delivers a HIGHER level of service than many surrounding communities. From the city’s incredibly responsive public works street crew to its engaged community resource policing division, from its dedicated social services coordinator to its housing inspectors who monitor every rental property every single year, Maplewood’s services are prompt, professional, and personalized.

Maplewood employees pride themselves on the compassionate and consistent service they provide to our community. They're doing it with fewer financial resources and more challenging facilities than surrounding communities.

Taxes feel high because Maplewood has less commercial tax base than neighbors, lower property values than neighbors, but maintains service levels equal to or better than wealthier communities.

Prop M doesn't change this fundamental reality. But voting NO doesn't lower your taxes either.
It means the City continues operating in failing facilities while costs continue to mount.

Great information!

See below for the upcoming dates to tour City Hall and the Police Department to see why this Prop M is such a necessary upgrade for our community

*pasted from the City's website....

We encourage residents to tour the building and see these conditions firsthand. Experiencing the space helps provide important context for why improvements are being proposed and how they support essential city services.

Upcoming tour dates:

Saturday, February 8 at 10:00 AM
Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 PM
Saturday, March 29 at 10:00 AM

Take some time to read more about why this is such an important and necessary upgrade for our Police and City

www.maplewoodmo.gov

Please watch the City Manager walk us through some details about PROP M

City of Maplewood Prop M Town Hall 1-14-2026 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.