A proposed tax levy for the City of Homestead Village will be decided by voters during the April 7 municipal election. The four-year tax would be used for general purposes.The ballot question asks: “ Shall the City of Homestead Village, Missouri assess a $.5234 tax levy on one hundred dollars ($100.00) valuation for general municipal purposes for four (4) years?” Homestead Village Mayor Frank James, the Board of Aldermen and city clerk provided answers to questions from The Standard to give voters additional context about the measure.Q – What would this tax levy allow the City of Homestead Village to fund or maintain over the next four years?“These funds are used for the operations of the general fund. The funds are used to assist in monthly expenses as well as maintenance of the building and parking lot. Our annual insurance expense payment is one of our largest expenses and has seen continued higher prices over the last couple...