League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County

06/24/2026

06/23/2026

Understand the language of this amendment to be sure you express your opinion to your legislators. This amendment will tax all citizens in a very different way than they are now being taxed.

TV ads are telling people Amendment 5 will “save you money” by cutting income taxes and property taxes. That’s not the full story.

Here are the facts: Amendment 5 would phase out Missouri’s state income tax if revenue targets are met, and it would also change several existing tax rules for five years, including protections on new taxes on services and real estate transfers.

But it does not guarantee lower property tax bills. Any broad property tax relief would require separate legislation. Amendment 5 includes a conditional local tax offset, but it does not automatically cut or cap property taxes for homeowners.

Don’t let the ads do the thinking for you.

Read the facts, understand the fine print, and vote with the full picture.

06/23/2026

An opportunity to vote— take it!!

06/21/2026

It was a privilege to be part of yesterday’s Juneteenth parade down Broadway in Columbia MO.

“As we celebrate Juneteenth, we celebrate one of the defining ideals on which our nation was founded: that no person should live under oppression and that every person deserves to live free.” Celina Stewart, LWV CEO

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

The League of Women Voters believes that every citizen's right to vote should be protected.

The League included the following in its May 26, 2026 testimony to Congress:
“In a democratic government, every person is considered equal and is empowered to both participate in their government and speak on the issues that impact their daily lives. A representative system of government depends on every eligible voter having a meaningful opportunity to participate and for that that participation to be reflected fairly in our democratic institutions.”

Ensure that your vote counts! The August 4 Missouri primary includes critical ballot issues. Read more at www.lwvcbc.org.

Register or check your registration at www.boonemo.gov/clerk

06/18/2026

"People who don't vote have no line of credit with people who are elected and thus pose no threat to those who act against our interests."
Marian Wright Edelman

Ensure you are able to vote in any election. Registration deadline is July 8th for August 4th. Boone County residents can visit the county clerk's office or online at https://www.boonemo.gov/clerk/.

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

The August 4th Primary is critical for MO citizens. Check your voter registration and plan to vote. SEE: www.showmboone.com/clerk/

06/13/2026