Pulled this thesis out of a thoughtful round-up from The Pitch: The downtown sales tax could go as high as 11.1 percent by the end of the year. Other places, like the Plaza, however, could still see the sales tax exceed 12 percent.
The sad part about this one is that streetcar advocates play it off like it's no big deal but won't answer to chasing biz out of the city and making life harder for po'folk.
The sad part about this one is that streetcar advocates play it off like it's no big deal but won't answer to chasing biz out of the city and making life harder for po'folk.
Hey, it will lure business. That is the plan. Get on board, TKC!
ReplyDeleteMore bad news with this tax hike.
ReplyDeleteNegros and Mexicans won't pay it....therefore...
more crime coming. More Free Zoo days with
free rides on the Toy Train.
The Bear totally understands why Skippy is going
Repuke.
Jebuz, the bear bigot negative about something.
ReplyDeleteI am grasping my chest and doubling over.
Could we limit light rail whines to one a day?
light rail will save KC!
ReplyDeleteIt's already 11.35% in areas covered by the TDD and CID. If the MO transportation tax passes, it will be 12.1% and that includes independence ave as well.
ReplyDeleteit will be interesting when K C's famous "E" tax is voted down in 2016
ReplyDeleteit will be interesting when K C's famous "E" tax is voted down in 2016
ReplyDeleteI won't pay it ! I will stay out in the outskirts, much better for me. Stay away from Clinton , Lynn etc.countys... They are terrible!/
ReplyDeleteMakes Amazon even sweeter for Missouri residents.
ReplyDelete12 percent plus a 20% tip sure makes those PF Chang lettuce wraps a bit pricey.
ReplyDeleteBut yet no bitching and moaning about a 3/4 statewide sales tax for transportation. Uninformed voters are cute.
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