Wichita voters rejected a proposed 1% sales tax increase in the Tuesday election, with 41,097 voting against the measure and 9,143 voting in favor. The proposal was proposed by Wichita Forward and the Vote Yes Campaign to streamline funding for first responders, homelessness initiatives, and the renovation of Century II. Despite the results, Wichita Forward Coalition leadership expressed respect for voters' decision, while the Vote No Campaign argued that the measure moved too quickly and was too broad. The campaign for this measure has now ended and the focus is on supporting Wichita's long-term vitality and economic strength.