Issue 16: Proposed Income Tax (Amendment)

Shall the Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2026-054) amending Sections 187.01, 187.03, 187.04, and 187.27 of the
Codified Ordinances of Kent City to repurpose and extend the 0.25% income tax approved by the electors of
the City in 2013 for the purpose of constructing a police facility, which current income tax expires on December 31, 2038, in order to provide funds, starting on January 1, 2027, for the purpose of municipal operations of the City, including police, fire, and service department staffing needs and quality of life projects and programs as determined by Council of the City, and pay debt service charges on securities
related to that purpose, for a continuing period of time, be approved?