PROPOSITION W will decide whether Metropolitan Sewer District Project Clear (MSDPC) will issue bonds, borrowing part of funds needed for the next four years of required wastewater system improvements. The work must be done to protect more households from sewage backups and more sewage entering creeks and streams, so this question only asks voters how they want to fund these improvements.

• A “YES” vote on Prop W allows MSDPC to sell bonds and spread out the cost of the work. Like a home loan, it means you pay less now, but more over the long term. Monthly bills will rise an average of 7% if voters approve Prop W.
• A “NO” vote on Prop W means MSDPC will pay for the improvements entirely through current revenues. This will result in steeper monthly rate increases, as much as 35% in some years ahead if voters reject Prop W. Although rates rise much higher initially, the work will cost less in the long term.

PROPOSITION S will decide whether voters want MSDPC to address region-wide flooding and erosion problems fueled by climate change. There is currently no funding for these regional improvements.

• A “YES” vote on Prop S allows MSDPC to begin addressing thousands of known flooding and erosion problems across St. Louis City and County. The typical customer will pay $25 per year in additional property tax if voters approve Prop S.
• A “NO” vote on Prop S means MSDPC will not provide new stormwater services to address regional flooding and erosion problems. Customers will pay no additional costs.

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