Jefferson City and Cole County voters deciding library tax issue today

Voters in Cole County are heading to the polls today to cast ballots on Proposition L, which would increase the assessed valuation of property for the Missouri River Regional library in Jefferson City from 20 to 35 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.

Proposition L would increase personal property and real estate taxes. Passage requires a simple majority.

Supporters say the library ballot measure is necessary and that the last levy increase was 59 years ago, in 1964. Opponents include former Jefferson City Mayor Tom Rackers, who says Proposition L is more of a wish list than a needs list. Mr. Rackers also notes Proposition L has no sunset.