Amendment 3 Backers Look Forward To Roads Projects Revenues

Missourians who kept close tabs on one or several of the statewide races Tuesday night might have lost track of a statewide initiative to amend the State Constitution. Amendment 3, which would prohibit the diversion of gas tax revenues to projects other than roads, was overwhelmingly approved by voters. Close to 80-percent, in fact, voted in favor of the amendment. Dan Mehan, Treasurer of the Committee to Improve Roads and Bridges in Missouri, says this huge margin of support sends a clear message regarding Missourians’ desires. Mehan insists education and social programs will not lose any money because increased activity through road building will generate additional revenues.