Monthly Archives: December 2005

Clay County follows in big brother’s footsteps

Posted on Dec 23, 2005 by BlogKC

One of the arguments that opponents of the failed Clay County charter/constitution used was the example of chronic corruption, bickering, and incompetence in Jackson County government, which just happens to have a home rule charter. Proponents of the constitution argued … Continue reading →

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Homerun KC – More Downtown Baseball Supporters

Posted on Dec 21, 2005 by BlogKC

A new political action committee has been formed to advocate for building a new Downtown baseball stadium. This group is separate from the Downtown Council and it’s efforts on the same front. It’s made up of a younger group of … Continue reading →

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Downtown Detoured

Posted on Dec 21, 2005 by BlogKC

Along with the Downtown Boom comes an annoying side-effect, physical inaccessability. Next month Grand Blvd. becomes the latest street closed due to construction of the Power & Light District, Sprint Center arena, H&R Block Center, Bartle expansion, etc. More than … Continue reading →

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Shopping Maul Blues

Posted on Dec 19, 2005 by BlogKC

Last week’s Pitch cover story surveyed some of the dead and dying shopping malls around the metro, but failed to notice that for such a sprawl-happy city we have all but abandoned our enclosed shopping malls. Only two of eleven … Continue reading →

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Warning: Curves Ahead

Posted on Dec 19, 2005 by BlogKC

December is turning out to be a roller coaster ride for Jackson County government.  1) The Ruckettes are speculating that this is week we’ll see the lease terms and ballot proposal for the Truman Sports Complex, possibly with The Roof … Continue reading →

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Suburban newspaper consolidation

Posted on Dec 16, 2005 by BlogKC

NPG Newspapers, publisher of the St. Joseph News-Press is buying Sun Publications, publisher if titles like the Johnson County Sun and the Northland Sun-News. NPG also owns the Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers, which includes the Raytown Tribune, The Wednesday in south KC, … Continue reading →

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Sanders makes it official

Posted on Dec 16, 2005 by BlogKC

Jackson County Prosecutor Mike Sanders had officially announced his campaign for County Executive. He’s running on his law and order credentials, as well as a pledge to end the acrimony and infighting that have often paralyzed county government over the … Continue reading →

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