Kansas City Jail & School Tax Campaign Hurt By MAGA Market Crash

Today looks like another tough outing for American stocks amid global market turmoil. In Kansas City this economic downturn comes at an exceptionally bad time. 

To wit . . . 

KANSAS CITY CAMPAIGNS FOR JAIL & SCHOOL TAXES CONFRONT VOTERS ALREADY SUFFERING ECONOMIC DISTRESS!!!

 As always, we rely on TOP ECHELON insiders for perspective . . . 

"People just don't have any money for more taxes. Not for new jails and not for schools. We've already seen that the voting public feels like they're being squeezed the rising cost of living; so much so that they're unwilling to vote for Super Bowl champions or a day at the ballpark . . . Now, this drop in stocks and prices continuing to rise has people at the breaking point. Voters just don't have any more money to give away and elected officials are going to have to look elsewhere . . . Good luck because both city & county coffers are running low." 

Accordingly . . . 

For constant tax fighters . . . The only silver lining to this market crash is that so many more locals have become tax-weary and unwilling to pile on yet another burden.

And so . . . 

Here's a peek at early reports from global markets AND a look at upcoming campaign issues.

Check-it: 

"Global stock markets extended a severe plunge Monday, fueled by fears that U.S. tariffs would lead to a global economic slowdown. European and Asian shares saw dramatic losses, the leading U.S. index flirted with bear market territory in pre-market trading, and oil prices sagged."

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

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Developing . . .