Medium PriorityPublic Safetyopen
Declining 911 landline fee revenue
Summary
The state-set 911 fee is tied to landlines, but 90% of calls now come from cell phones, leaving the call center with only about $4-5 million a year. Vice Chair Winkler wants the state to update the law, possibly through KLC and KACo advocacy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $4-5 million a year in 911 fee revenue, declining as landlines disappear.
✅Who benefits
Metro's 911 call center and everyone who calls for emergency help.
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