KC Tenants Taking Credit For Cash Award Announced By Congressman Cleaver?!?

This week, reporting mostly manufactured by a local activist group deserves scrutiny because it offers a hint that the "historic rent strike" might be nothing more than smoke & mirrors. 

Consider . . . 

KC TENANTS DECLARE VICTORY AFTER FED CASH PAID TO DUMPY APARTMENTS!!!

Of course we hope that living conditions improve for locals. 

However . . . 

Giving KC Tenants total credit for social media flexing and friendly media coverage might be a bit of a stretch.

Even worse . . .

The Kansas City rent strike continues as low-income locals damage their credit and rack up more debt ahead of the holidays. 

Check-it . . .

"U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver II, said Friday that Fannie Mae has provided $1,350,000 to Trigild, Inc., the court-appointed landlord at the Independence Towers apartment complex.
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"This is in addition to $425,000 provided earlier this year.

"The funding comes after KC Tenants and the Independence Towers Tenant Union gave Cleaver a tour of the complex last month, showing him water damage, other property issues, and what it's like to live next to units that have been deemed unsafe."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Rep. Cleaver announces $1.3M toward repairs at Independence Towers

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (D - Kansas City) announced $1.3 million toward repairs at Independence Towers.

Independence Towers Tenant Union get $1.35 million win in rent strike

The Independence Towers Tenant Union secured a victory with a $1.35 million payout from finance company Fannie Mae. The money will help address the longstanding repair issues at the complex.

Fannie Mae promises $1.35 million to facilitate repairs at Independence Towers

The more than $1 million will go toward "desperately needed repairs" like pest control, addressing building security, replacing appliances, flooring, paint, and more.

Developing . . .