This is one tax that will go where it says it’s going to - to kids in Warren County. Our Money, Our Kids - Local Control - All generated money will stay here in Warren County. It’s not just a promise - It’s state Law

State law tightly guards where this money can go and how it will be disbursed.

Missouri Statute Section 67.1775 and 210.861 authorizes Missouri Counties or the City of St. Louis to levy a sales tax not to exceed one-quarter of a cent. Under the statute the purpose is outlined along with specific guidelines of what the funding can and cannot be used for.

“Revenues collected … may be expended for the purchases of the following services:

	Up to thirty days of temporary shelter for abused, neglected, runaway, homeless or emotionally disturbed youth; respite care services; and services to unwed mothers;
	Outpatient chemical dependency and psychiatric treatment programs; counseling and related services as a part of transitional living programs; home-based and community-based family intervention programs; unmarried parent services; crisis intervention services, inclusive of telephone hotlines; and prevention programs which promote healthy lifestyles among children and youth and strengthen families;
	Individual, group, or family professional counseling and therapy services; psychological evaluations; and mental health screenings.” (Missouri Statute 210.861)

“The purpose of (this sales tax is to) provide services…including counseling, family support, temporary residential services to persons nineteen or less” (Missouri Statute 67.1775)

Click here to learn more about Missouri Statute 67.1775

Click here to learn more about Missouri Statute 210.861