What's Happening Around Maize

City of Maize Updates

From the City Manager - September 2024

The City of Maize has experienced significant changes in recent years, with not only a transition in city leadership, but also substantial growth due to new housing developments and businesses.  With these changes come fresh perspectives and new opportunities to shape the future of our community together.  To ensure our priorities align with the needs and desires of our residents, we are taking the first steps to gather your feedback on several key areas.

We want to hear directly from you about what you believe is going well in Maize, the direction you would like our city to take and whether you are willing to support these efforts financially.  Your input will help us prioritize initiatives that truly reflect the community's needs and aspirations.

To better understand your perspectives, we've partnered with the Public Policy and Management Center to conduct a survey.  This survey will be mailed to a scientifically selected group of registered voters in Maize.  If you do not receive a survey by mail, there will be an alternative way to complete it, which will be shared on the City's website and Facebook page.  We encourage you to stay connected and take part in this important conversation about our future.

In this survey, we are exploring the possibility of adding a sales tax to the ballot for a community vote.  This potential tax is being considered to help balance the costs of a rapidly expanding city, which currently relies primarily on property taxes.  Maize attracts many visitors from surrounding areas due to our excellent schools, thriving local businesses, and welcoming atmosphere.  A sales tax could provide a substantial source of revenue, enabling us to invest in crucial infrastructure projects, improve our streets, expand utilities, enhance parks and add to other amenities.

This initiative is part of our commitment to transparency and open communication.  We want to ensure that our actions reflect the collective will of our residents and that we are building a future that we all envision and support.   Thank you for your engagement and for being an integral part of this process.

Nick Gregory
City Manager

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The Budget & Property Taxes in Maize

Have you ever wondered about the property taxes you pay in Maize and how the Mill Levy effects them? We have created a page to show you where the property taxes you pay go and how changes to the Mill Levy effects them. While no one likes paying taxes, property taxes are the primary source of funding of government entities such as the city, county, fire district, school district and others.  These funds are ultimately reinvested back into the community to provide infrastructure improvements and the service you expect.

Visit our Property Taxes in Maize and how the Mill Levy effects them page to learn more.

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