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1. How much does it cost to park my vehicle at the airport?
2. I use a motorized wheelchair, can I take this on the plane with me?
3. My luggage was not at my destination. Who do I call?
4. Who do I call to ship an Animal/Pet?
5. Is there a restaurant located at the airport?
6. Where can I find out more about the airport?
7. Does Joplin Regional Airport have Wireless Internet?
8. I have some foreign currency I would like to exchange for U.S. dollars. Can I do this at the airport?
9. Is there an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) located at the airport?
10. Can I park along the curb and/or in the driveway in front of the terminal building?
11. I am traveling with children, do my children need to have a photo ID or their birth certificate to travel?
12. Does the airport have a Lost and Found Department?

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1. Where can I report an abandoned vehicle?
2. Where do I report an accident involving a city vehicle?
3. Where can I get automobile tags?
4. Where can I find out about a barricade license?
5. Where can I obtain or renew my driver's license?
6. What do I do if my car is impounded?
7. How do I report a traffic accident or violation?
8. How do I know the amount of a fine for a traffic violation?
9. Is there information on local traffic studies?

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1. Where can I learn about City bonds?
2. What is the City's budget?
3. Where can I find out about City financial reporting?
4. How can I learn about City purchases?

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1. How can I get a building plan review?
2. How can I get a building permit?
3. Are there regulations on City water?
4. Should I have my fire plan reviewed?
5. How do I set a fire safety inspection?
6. Who do I call about inspections?

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1. Where can I find out about cable television?

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1. How can I learn about capital improvement projects?
2. How do I learn about City construction projects?
3. How can I learn more about downtown revitalization?
4. Where can I learn about City engineering projects?
5. How do I find out about street construction?

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1. Where can I get information about public cemeteries?

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1. How do I contact the Chamber of Commerce?
2. Where can I find help planning City convention services?
3. Does the city offer relocation services for businesses?

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1. Can I get a copy of a city ordinance?
2. Where can I learn about elections?
3. Can citizens serve on City boards and commissions?
4. When does City Council meet?
5. How can I address the City Council at a future meeting?

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1. What properties does the City own?

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1. Who do I contact about "bad checks?"
2. How do I contact the City Prosecutor?

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1. Where do I inquire about business inspections?
2. Are there codes regarding City water?
3. What are the City electrical standards and codes?
4. Do I have to have my house numbered?
5. Where can I learn about City housing codes?
6. What are the standards for mechanical codes?
7. Who do I call about plumbing standards and codes?
8. Where do I find out about regulations for signs or report a sign violation?

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1. Is there a local arts center?
2. How can I learn about local cultural events?
3. Where is the Thomas Hart Benton mural located?
4. Are block parties allowed in Joplin?
5. Where can I learn about community theatre?
6. How can I learn more about downtown revitalization?
7. Where can I find event information?
8. How do I inquire about facility rentals?
9. What are city regulations in regards to fireworks?
10. Do I have to have a permit for a garage sale?
11. Where can I learn more about the City golf course?
12. How can I learn about historic landmarks?
13. Are there restrictions on lodging facilities?
14. What is the Discover Downtown Alliance?
15. Can I order a map of aerial photo of the City?
16. How can I learn about City Museums?
17. How can I obtain a parade permit?
18. Is there a way to learn about area senior activities?
19. Can I use city streets for events?
20. How do I find out about street closures?
21. How can I obtain information about City tours?

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1. How can I learn about housing programs?
2. How do I learn more about housing, repairs, rehabilitation, loans and grants?
3. Where can I learn about City housing codes?
4. Do I need a permit to build a driveway or have a curb cut?
5. Who can I have perform concrete work within the city?
6. How can I find out about the local library?
7. Can I create or change a no parking zone?
8. Can I petition for a City project?
9. How can I learn about the use of a public right-of-way?
10. Can I report a damaged or dangerous sidewalk?
11. Can I have help planning a subdivision?
12. Who do I call about subdivision improvements?

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1. Where can I make a claim for damage caused by the City?
2. How can I report a code violation?
3. How can I file a complaint against the City?
4. Where can I file a discrimination complaint?
5. Where can I file a discrimination complaint?
6. Where do I report problems with City drainage?
7. Where can I file a noise complaint?
8. Can I report property nuisances?
9. Can I report a damaged or dangerous sidewalk?
10. How can I report a sight obstruction?
11. Where do I find out about regulations for signs or report a sign violation?
12. Can I report problems with street lighting/a lack of street lighting?
13. How do I report a traffic signal that is not working?

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1. Where do I address questions regarding City court cases?
2. How do I find out about district court cases?
3. What are the Municipal Court hours?
4. How can I pay a ticket?
5. How do I know when a public hearing on an engineering project will be?
6. How do I report a traffic accident or violation?
7. How do I know the amount of a fine for a traffic violation?

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1. Where can I get access to City of Joplin publications to accommodate my disability?
2. Where can I find out about disability services?
3. Where can I file a discrimination complaint?

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1. Where can I learn about economic development?

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1. How can I contact emergency services?
2. How do I find information on the Local Emergency Plan?
3. How do I contact someone to give a severe weather presentation?

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1. Who do I contact about an arson investigation?
2. Where can I obtain a burn permit?
3. Where can I find information regarding burning outside of city limits?
4. How do I report a fire?
5. What is Fire and Burn Safety Education?
6. How do I learn about City fire code administration?
7. Where do I direct questions about fire escape exits?
8. Is fire extinguisher training available in the City?
9. What if I have questions about fire hydrants?
10. How can I find out more about City fire lanes?
11. Can I have my fire plan reviewed?
12. How can I learn about City fire protection systems?
13. How do I obtain a fire report?
14. How do I set a fire safety inspection?
15. What are city regulations in regards to fireworks?
16. How do I learn about the hazardous materials handling?

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1. What services does the Joplin Health Department provide to the community?
2. How do I get a birth or death certificate?

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1. What services does Joplin Animal Control offer?
2. How can I contact Joplin Animal Control?
3. What laws does Joplin have regarding dogs?
4. Is there an animal shelter in town?
5. What should I do if I am bitten by an animal?
6. Are there regulations on rabies control in Joplin?
7. Where can I get a Joplin dog or cat license?

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1. What inspections does the Joplin Health Department conduct?
2. How do I start a food establishment or a food truck?
3. What can I do if I'm concerned about lead at my home?
4. What can I do if I'm concerned about poor air quality or mold in my residence?
5. Is there anything I can do about mosquitos?

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1. How do I schedule an immunization?
2. What immunizations does the Joplin Health Department offer?
3. Is low-income pregnancy testing available?

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1. What is WIC?
2. What are the WIC income guidelines?
3. How can I schedule a WIC appointment?
4. What proofs do I need to bring to a WIC appointment?
5. What is the contract brand of formula used by WIC?
6. Can I transfer to the Joplin Health Department's WIC agency?

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1. Do I need an inspection on concrete work I have done?
2. How do I set a fire safety inspection?
3. How can I find out about counseling for juvenile fire setting?
4. Who do I call about inspections?
5. Who should I contact about a storage tank inspection?

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1. Where can I find out about a barricade license?
2. How do I obtain a business license?
3. Where can I get a dog or cat license?
4. Where can I obtain or renew my driver's license?
5. How can I obtain my liquor license?
6. How can I obtain a marriage license?
7. How do I obtain a retail license?

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1. How do I contact a city department?
2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?
3. Where can I find general city information?
4. When does City Council meet?

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1. Who do I contact about the “Citizen” newsletter?
2. How do I obtain an interview with a City official?

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1. Memorial Hall Renovation – What does this involve?
2. Why do we need an addition (Annex) when we have Memorial Hall to use?
3. Why does Memorial Hall need to be renovated?
4. Why is this important to the community?
5. How does the Bond Issue question appear on the April 5 ballot?
6. How will this be paid for?
7. How much will this cost me or my household?
8. How long will we have to pay this? (When would assessment end?)
9. How will the Hall be used after it is renovated?
10. I used to go to some great concerts at Memorial Hall. Will they have those again?

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1. How many parks does Joplin have?
2. What are the park hours for city parks?
3. How do I reserve a picnic shelter?
4. When are restrooms and water fountains closed and open for the season?
5. Where can I find out about youth sports leagues?
6. How do I find rainout Information about softball and baseball leagues?
7. What do I do if I lose or find an item in a park or athletic field?
8. Are dogs allowed in the ballparks and soccer fields?
9. How do I learn about recreation activities?
10. How do I register for a program or activity?
11. How do I learn about local swimming pools?
12. Where do I purchase a pool membership?
13. Are their regulations for local swimming pools and spas?
14. How do I register for the dog park?
15. Where can I learn more about the City golf course?
16. Are golf lessons offered?
17. Do the golf course hours vary in the winter months?
18. Where can I learn about local bicycle laws?
19. What are city regulations in regards to fireworks?
20. Is there information on nature and trails in the area?
21. Where can I get a fishing license?
22. How can I find information about local forestry services?
23. How do I find out more about park buildings and grounds maintenance?
24. Can I use a metal detector in a park?
25. What does the City do with old playground equipment?

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1. How can I get a building permit?
2. How can I get a building plan review?
3. Where can I obtain a burn permit?
4. Do I have to have a permit to have concrete work performed?
5. Do I need a permit to build a driveway?
6. How can I obtain an electrical permit?
7. Do excavation projects require a permit?
8. Should I have my fire plan reviewed?
9. Do I have to have a permit for a garage sale?
10. How can I obtain a mechanical permit?
11. How do I obtain a plumbing permit?
12. Do I have to have a sign permit?

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1. How do I compliment an officer?
2. How do I file a complaint?
3. When can I come to the police department to get fingerprinted?
4. How do I obtain a local background check?
5. How do I get a police report?
6. How do I get an accident report?
7. How soon can I get my accident or incident report?
8. How do I get an abandoned property tow form?
9. How do I get my property/evidence back?
10. How do I obtain a liquor license? Taxi license? Security license?
11. How do I report graffiti?
12. How do I report a crime?
13. What happens after my report is filed?
14. What is a telephone report?
15. When are 911 calls appropriate?
16. What do I do if I am in an accident?
17. Who do I contact to get information on starting a Neighborhood Watch Program?
18. I am moving to Joplin. Can I obtain crime statistics for a particular neighborhood?
19. Where is the courthouse located?
20. How do I get someone out of jail?
21. What are the jail visiting hours?
22. What can I bring/not bring to my relative or friend in jail?

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1. What is the Use Tax listed as “City of Joplin Proposition Action” on the November 2, 2021 ballot?
2. Will the Use Tax apply if I buy something from a Missouri retailer?
3. Will the Use Tax apply to every purchase made from out-of-state vendors?
4. Why does Joplin need a Use Tax?
5. Will the Use Tax have other local benefits?
6. Doesn’t Amazon already collect this use tax?
7. What is the rate of the Use Tax?
8. I don’t buy anything online. How will it affect me?
9. When are the polls open?
10. I already pay Sales Tax on purchases, is this the same thing?
11. How much will the City of Joplin receive from a local Use Tax?
12. How would the Use Tax revenues be spent in the City’s Budget?
13. How will the Use Tax revenues be used?
14. What happens if the Proposition Action fails?
15. When do I vote on this issue?
16. How does the ballot question read?
17. How do I vote Absentee for the November 2, 2021 election?

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1. Is this a new tax?
2. If passed, will this ballot issue increase the sales tax for Joplin?
3. What projects would be completed if the renewal of the sales tax passes?
4. What projects were completed with the revenues from the 2011 Parks and Stormwater sales tax?
5. Why are we voting on it now?
6. Why do we need a renewal if the City has had funding in past years to make improvements to Parks and Stormwater?
7. What is the current sales tax rate in Joplin?
8. How are the sales taxes spent by the City?
9. How much of the sales tax does the City of Joplin receive?
10. How much money will be raised if this issue passes?
11. Doesn’t the City have enough dollars to complete these projects without using a Parks and Stormwater tax?
12. If voters approve this, how long will this renewal last?
13. How did the City determine which projects to fund with this sales tax?
14. How will the public know these funds are being spent on the stated projects?
15. What is the Ballot Language for this sales tax renewal?

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1. Who do I contact about the “Citizen” newsletter?
2. Where can I find general city information?
3. How do I obtain an interview with a City Official

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1. How can I request annexation?
2. Who can I have perform concrete work within the city?
3. How can I learn more about downtown revitalization?
4. Do I need a permit to build a driveway?
5. Where can I learn about economic development?
6. Where can I learn about City engineering projects?
7. Do excavation projects require a permit?
8. How to I find flood plain information?
9. How can I find out more about local land use?
10. Can I create or change a no parking zone?
11. How can I learn about City purchases?
12. Can I have help planning a subdivision?
13. Who do I call about subdivision improvements?
14. Can City land be vacated to private use?
15. How do I obtain zip code information?
16. Where do I direct questions or complaints about zoning?

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1. What is MAPS?
2. Where can I get taxi coupons?
3. Can I obtain information about local traffic counts?
4. Is there information on local traffic studies?

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1. Who can I have perform concrete work within the city?
2. How do I learn about City construction projects?
3. Where can I learn about economic development?
4. Where can I learn about City engineering projects?
5. How to I find flood plain information?
6. How can I find out about local forestry services?
7. Do I have to have my house numbered?
8. Should I report a damaged or missing manhole lid?
9. Can I request a location for a pedestrian crossing?
10. Can I petition for a City project?
11. How can I learn about the use of a public right-of-way?
12. Can I protest a current engineering project?
13. How do I know when a public hearing on an engineering project will be?
14. Can I report an unsafe railroad crossing?
15. Where do I inquire about special assessments for projects?
16. How can I learn more about speed limits or check for speed limit changes?
17. Can I learn more about storm water sewers?
18. How do I find out about street closures?
19. How do I find out about street construction?
20. Can I report problems with street lighting/a lack of street lighting?
21. Can I request street maintenance?
22. Where can I find out about street paving?
23. Can I request a street sweeping?
24. How do I report a traffic signal that is not working?

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1. Where can I obtain birth or death certificates or copies?
2. How can I obtain a marriage license?
3. How do I obtain official city records?
4. Where can I obtain veteran’s discharge records?

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1. Where can I learn about composting?
2. How can I learn more about local recycling?

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1. How do I contact the local school district?

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1. Is there a way to learn about area senior activities?

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1. Where do I direct questions about social security?

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1. Who do I contact about “bad checks?”
2. Where can I find income tax information?
3. Where do I direct questions about property taxes?

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1. Where can I find out about cable television?
2. Are there regulations regarding City water?
3. Where do I report problems with City drainage?
4. Are there regulations on what can be discharged in the sewer system?
5. How do I obtain a plumbing permit?
6. Who do I call about plumbing standards and codes?
7. How can I dispose of septic tank contents?
8. How do I report sewer back-up/stoppage?
9. Where do I direct questions about my sewer and trash bill?
10. How can I find the location of an existing sewer line?
11. How can I report sewer odors?
12. What utilities are provided by the City?
13. How do I find out about utility easements?
14. How do I find the locations of utility lines?
15. Can I contact customer service about water and wastewater?
16. Should I know the location of water and wastewater lines?
17. Can I report a water main leak?
18. Should I report problems with my water meter?
19. Who do I call about water pipes/frozen water pipes?
20. Who I call with questions about my water pressure?

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1. How do I contact the Chamber of Commerce?
2. How can I find out about local cultural events?
3. Is there a local arts center?
4. Where is the Thomas Hart Benton mural located?
5. How can I learn more about the community theatre?
6. Where can I find help planning a convention?
7. Where can I find event information?
8. How can I learn about historic landmarks?
9. How can I obtain information about City tours?
10. How do I contact the local visitor’s bureau?

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1. Where can I learn about elections?
2. Where can I register to vote?

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1. How can I dispose of bulky trash items?
2. How can I find out about tree removal services?
3. How do I learn about the hazardous materials handling?
4. Are there regulations on what can be discharged in the sewer system?
5. Can I report property nuisances?
6. How can I dispose of septic tank contents?
7. How do I report sewer back-up/stoppage?
8. Where do I direct questions about my sewer and trash bill?
9. Can I learn more about storm water sewers?
10. Can I request street maintenance?
11. Can I request a street sweeping?
12. What is the local procedure for trash collection?
13. Can I file a trash collection complaint?
14. Where do I get wastewater treatment information?
15. Can I contact customer service about my water service?
16. Should I know the location of water and wastewater lines?