For many voters, standing in the way of a tax is not necessarily a bad thing.
A quick summary of this week at the courthouse so far . . .
The "Chief's only" tax effort makes some progress out of committee but not without scathing arguments and a glimpse at continued fierce resistance.
This exchange amongst the Legislature stands out and reminds us of serious divisions that exist against the effort to keep Super Bowl champs inside city limits . . .
Legislator Manny Abarca, the sponsor of both ordinances countered that his intention behind moving them out of committee is to force a conversation. He claimed the hold-up was an intentional move by the committee chair, Megan Marshall.
“These are literally rules written to get around obstruction, and that’s what we’re dealing with right now,” Abarca said. “This is the bidding of the county executive.”
Marshall declined a request to comment on his accusation.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
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