Proposition A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Proposition A?
Proposition A asks voters whether to change the City’s electric license tax by reducing the general rate from 5.00% to 4.75% while repealing the reduced tax rates that currently apply to certain large industrial customers.

What is the current electric license tax?
The current City electric license tax is 5.00% on gross receipts from the sale of electric energy within the City. Reduced tax rates currently apply to certain large industrial customers.

What would change if Proposition A is approved?
-The general electric license tax rate would change from 5.00% to 4.75%.
-The reduced tax rates currently available to certain large industrial customers would be repealed.
-The 4.75% rate would apply to most residential, commercial, and industrial electric consumption.

Does Proposition A create a new tax?
No. Proposition A asks voters whether to modify the City’s existing electric license tax by changing the tax rate and repealing certain reduced tax rates for large industrial customers.

Who can vote on Proposition A?
Registered voters residing within the City of Sedalia may vote on Proposition A during the August 4, 2026 election.

Example Only
If a monthly electric bill included $100 in taxable electric charges.

-Current 5.00% tax: $5.00
-Proposed 4.75% tax: $4.75

This example is for illustration only. Actual bills and applicable charges vary by customers.