The E-Tax fight is getting closer and closer and while rural Missouri is likely to put the issue into play locally. Nevertheless, what we've seen from most locals running for reelection is an energetic endorsement of Kansas City's Earnings Tax. In fact, just about everybody running for City Council and Mayor supports keeping the E-Tax in place.
Until Now.
6TH DISTRICT AT-LARGE CANDIDATE TRACY WARD HAS BEEN OUTSPOKEN IN HER OPPOSITION TO KANSAS CITY'S E-TAX AND SUPPORTS THE PROPOSED REPEAL!!!
It's a bold move that's sure to draw opposition . . . But maybe a lot of support as well. Think about this: Public sentiment against the E-Tax has always been high from Conservatives and a few anti-tax voices. So far Ward is the FIRST AND ONLY candidate in the current election to go on record against the E-Tax.
I had a brief electronic exchange of ideas with Ward and her money quote was exceptionally captivating.
Regarding the E-Tax, Ward noted: "I think it should be abolished, cut off the head of the beast as far as corruption in spending at City Hall."
Harsh words to be sure but that sentiment is sure to hit home with so many folks dissatisfied with the current state of local government and the overall anti-incumbent mood across the nation. Even better for Ward, she's the only local politico saying as much.
For a candidate running a grassroots campaign and hoping to let her ideas and opinions take center-stage rather than the list of her special interest connections -- She's already ahead of the game when it comes to distinguishing herself from typical KC candidates and politics as usual in this town.
Developing . . .