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31

K-Shields strikes again?

July 31, 2007 | 3 Comments

At first I dismissed Mike Sanders complaints about inheriting a budget shambles as just more political posturing against his bitterly-hated predecessor.  But now with news that the county is borrowing $20 million and laying off 100-plus employees, no one can write if off as just a political stunt.

KC Star: Sanders announces at least 100 job [...]

Jul

29

Beth Low Forums

July 29, 2007 | 1 Comment

State Representative Beth Low (D-39) will host three forums August-October on health care, the environment, reproductive health, and sex education.   The 39th District includes the northeast part of Brookside and the Midtown neighborhoods of Volker, Valentine, Hyde Park, Country Club Plaza, West Plaza, and South Plaza (map).

Jul

28

New Blunt/Nixon Poll

July 28, 2007 | 2 Comments

A new SurveyUSA poll commissioned by KCTV-5 shows Attorney General Jay Nixon with a big 57% to 38% lead over incumbent Governor Matt Blunt in the 2008 governor’s race.  What’s interesting is that Nixon leads across virtually all demographic and geographic groups, including in Blunt’s backyard in the Ozarks.  The only group where the governor [...]

Jul

26

Light Rail Task Force

July 26, 2007 | 3 Comments

Want to have a say in the light rail plan? You just might get your chance. The KCATA is recruiting 30 or so private citizens to service on an advisory task force.
Download the Application Form (PDF)

Jul

25

Tax break hearings

July 25, 2007 | Comments Off

Mayor Funkhouser’s task force on tax breaks and economic development is holding several public hearings across the city, starting to tonight in the Red Bridge area.  This is your chance to let the Mayor and City Council know what you think about this hot topic.

July 25 from 5-8 p.m. in Room 1 at the Baptist [...]

Jul

25

Transit options for I-35 South

July 25, 2007 | 4 Comments

If you are one of the Jocos who struggle up I-35 everyday, you might be interested in this.  Johnson County Transit has been studying mass transit options for the I-35 corridor for years and years, but is now finally moving forward.  Initially the idea was commuter rail, but after balking at the price tag the [...]

Jul

24

2007 Fringe Festival, now with more fringe

July 24, 2007 | Comments Off

KC’s fledgling Fringe Festival returns for its third year this weekend, with hopes of firmer foundations and fringier offerings. The first two years got it off too a good start, but were tinged with financial problems and criticisms that much of the program was more mainstream than fringe. This year it sounds like [...]

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