A Missouri appeals court affirmed that the Platte County Commission was not required to implement a children’s services sales tax approved by voters in 2024. The tax, designed to fund temporary shelter, substance abuse and mental health treatment, and assistance with pregnancies, was approved by 56.46% of voters but voted down by commissioners in December 2024. Despite efforts to appeal the decision, the court ruled that the Commission had discretion and was not mandated to enact the tax based on the voters’ approval.