Tonight Kansas City defeated history and endorsed more cash for local politicos to enjoy and spend at their own discretion.
The results were pretty much what our blog community predicted . . . Check-it . . .
Kansas City Election Board reports about 15% of registered voters cast their ballot in this election so it wasn't exactly a stunning endorsement of the status quo . . . Instead it was a demonstration that "democracy" in Kansas City still works by way of special interest groups.
And we think that 15% number is a bit generous . . . Even when factoring in the shrinking percentage of residents who are registered to vote.
Still . . .
With 2 million Americans out of work and trending talk of a recession . . . Maybe we should look at the bright side and take this as a sign of local confidence?!?
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Fox4: Kansas City voters approve 20-year public safety sales tax extension
KCTV5: Kansas City voters invest in future, pass $474 million bond to upgrade schools
KCUR: Kansas City voters approve $474 million bond to fix KCPS buildings — its first in nearly 60 years
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