Kansas City Big Money Union Station Disparity

The Northeast News points out an important fact about who runs local civic life . . . Hint: The Rich.

Check it:

Follow the Union Station money train

Money line . . .

"A quick perusal of the donor list reads like a who’s who of Kansas City highbrows. All of which begs the question: Where were those Blue Bloods and their philanthropy when Pirate George was runnin’ the show at the Museum? While Union Station is certainly due its day in the sun, it should be noted that in 2010 when the KCM celebrated its centennial, it was done with muted fanfare, a shoestring budget and a skeleton staff . . . "

And once again a neighborhood institution is left behind as the monied class pick and choose their favorite local power players.

More in a bit . . .