Mayor Q Skipped Groundbreaking Despite Taking EPIC Donations

A question for the ages . . .

WHAT DOES SOMEBODY GET FOR DONATING BIG MONEY TO A KANSAS CITY POLITICO?!?

In some cases . . . Not much . . . Let's quickly explain . . .

Again, we go back to the Northland for a look behind the scenes at a controversial development.

Here's the aftermath of party times and more deets about an embattled Northland project . . .

The Chaves development sits on 87 acres next to the Ambassador Building near Cookingham and North Ambassador drives. When finished, it will house a range of businesses and hotels.



“From convenience stores and gas stations to fast food establishments, restaurants and a service-oriented aviation support business, these pad sites will become integral parts of the community and the airport,” Richard Chaves, CEO of Parking Company of America, said.

Leaders said the new amenities and airport parking options will generate more development, jobs and more than $6 million a year in sales tax for the city.

Here's Richard Chaves in the middle flanked by his dad, wife & assorted fam . . .

 Now here's where things get even more interesting . . . 

MAYOR Q DIDN'T SHOW AT THE EVENT!!! MAYBE HE DIDN'T WANT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY THE DEAL IS STUCK IN COMMITTEE!!!

We can't say for certain . . .

But here are a few things to consider . . .

- MEC records show the Chaves fam have donated at least 50K to Mayor Q over recent years. 

- Right now there's silly season debate because Chaves is also bankrolling "Northland Strong" and a slew of candidates who might cause Mayor Q trouble in his 2nd term. 

- According to insiders . . . The local elite are watching this one closely in order to understand just what their donation buys amid the current political climate. 

The fun part from our vantage here at www.TonysKansasCity.com . . . 

So many local workers, neighbors and all manner of plebs on the lower end of the food chain eagerly await a resolution to this construction hold up amongst our betters.

Sure . . . 

This is a bit above our pay grade and none of this filthy lucre is falling into our grubby hands but the politics of it all have implications for even the most broke-ass voter. 

The main question from insiders seems to be . . .

Is Mayor's 2nd term going to be hostile to developers and political competition going forward??? 

You decide . . .