After the election we're seeing more people pile-on against the Jackson County Legislature and offer insight into anti-tax sentiment taking hold in Kansas City proper.
Accordingly . . . Here's an important tidbit that every other local news outlet missed . . .
INSIDERS REVEAL THAT HALLMARK THREATENED TO DITCH KANSAS CITY CORPORATE OFFICES AMID USE TAX DEBATE!!!
Here's a hint at the discussion that probably won't be confirmed on the record but is common knowledge amongst insider, politicos & lawyers who know that we're not playing around about this bit of pricey reporting . . .
"Hallmark's estimate alone was that it would cost them over $7.5 million per year."
In return, the corporate giant wouldn't get much in return . . . Other than the promise of even more taxes in the very near future.
Accordingly . . . Here's even more insight shared with our www.TonysKansasCity.com blog community:
BOTH CIVIC COUNCIL & THE CHAMBER HAVE NOTED THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING "BUSINESS FRIENDLY" CANDIDATES AT THE COURTHOUSE!!!
Sure, elections are a long way off . . . And most of the in-district candidates might be safe.
Still . . . The point here is that poking biz leaders in the eye comes with risks and consequences after a surprise taxpayer revolt led by Eastern Jack and a smattering of fiscal hawks.
Developing . . .
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