Platte County Pushes Back Progressives On Children's Services Fund

Beyond all of the reactionary left-wing outrage . . . We think it's more important to understand local perspective and strategy . . . 

The current Platte County debate over an impending tax hinges on ballot language but, our readers deserve to know the real deal . . . 

Insiders tell us that local non-profit progressives are "drooling over the new $6M/year they think they'll get" but voters who read the text of the vote might fight that the decision rests with the legislative body and is optional . . . Not mandatory. 

Check this report and notice that even city college legal eagles seem to agree . . . In the meantime . . . Another vote is coming up Monday and so we're obliged to share the mainstream view that seems to promote a more liberal perspective of the election issue . . .

"In November, voters approved the creation of a Children’s Services Fund, a quarter-cent sales tax aimed at supporting youth mental health services in the county.

"Commissioners argue that they have the power to decide whether the tax should take effect. A vote on this is scheduled for Monday morning, at the Platte County Courthouse."

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

Platte County debates commissioners' power to overturn voters' approval of children's services tax

Platte County is debating whether county commissioners have the power to override voters' decisions.