The following is provided by Ronnie White, MRACC Treasurer and used with permission:
UPDATE: CHRISTIAN COUNTY PROPOSITION A — NOVEMBER 4, 2025
NOTE: Proposition A is ONLY about the County Revenue you pay on your Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes. It has no impact on any other Taxing Districts, such as schools, libraries, ambulances, or fire departments.
Voters will decide whether to approve a local “use tax” that would apply the same rate as the current local sales tax to out-of-state and online purchases when local sales tax isn’t collected.
 You would not pay both taxes — only one applies: • Sales tax on local purchases, or
• Use tax on certain out-of-state or online purchases.
 Supporters say: • It “levels the playing field” for local businesses.
• Keeps tax dollars in Christian County.
• Ensures fairness between local and online sales.
• Reduces the personal property tax levy by about 75% — from 0.044% to 0.01% — shifting some tax burden away from local property owners.
 Opponents say: • It creates a new tax where none exists now.
• It increases total taxes paid by residents who buy online.
• The savings from the property tax cut may not offset higher costs for all households.
• It expands county revenue without requiring spending reductions.
 Bottom Line: Proposition A doesn’t raise the sales-tax rate but broadens what’s taxed.
If it passes, more purchases—especially online—will be taxed, while the personal property tax levy would drop by about 75%.
Voters should weigh whether this trade-off creates a fairer system for Christian County.
 Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Make an informed decision — your vote will shape how Christian County balances online taxes and property tax relief.
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