Look and listen closely . . .
You might notice that even our conservative Eastern Jack friends agree with Urban League leader Gwen Grant . . .
The upshot . . .
JACKSON COUNTY DOESN'T WANT TO SEND 70 MILLION BUCKS BACK TO THE FEDS!!!
Almost any local spending is better than just giving up the cash . . . Here's a preview of an upcoming debate and a realization that this cash is quickly slipping away . . . Take a look:
"Your proposal prioritizes facilities over people, allocating more than $45 million for building improvements while setting aside a mere $11.5 million for critical community funding," the letter said in part. "This allocation fundamentally fails to meet the moment."
But that's just one of many draft proposals heard by Jackson County legislators.
White's plan that was brought up at Monday's legislative session dedicates all $70.4 million to reimburse Jackson County for public safety and health care costs for the next three years.
A part of the funding for 2024 would be going toward law enforcement and public health employee salaries.
That proposal discussion was set aside for a special called meeting on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
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