Voters will soon decide whether to authorize a new property tax levy to support University of Missouri Extension programs during the April 7 municipal election. The ballot question asks: “ Shall the Extension District in Ray County be authorized to levy an annual tax of five cents per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation for the purpose of funding the University of Missouri Extension District programs (including 4-H youth, agriculture, business/community development, and health), education facilities, equipment and services in the district.” To provide voters with additional context about the measure, Ray County University Extension Council member Kaitlyn Rowan responded to a questionnaire from Richmond News. Q – What would this tax allow the University of Missouri Extension District in Ray County to fund or expand? “This levy would help ensure the long-term success of the University of Missouri Extension in Ray County. With these funds, we could reopen our office five days a…