tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post6110153380725917253..comments2024-03-06T04:16:12.541-06:00Comments on Tony's Kansas City: LIKE IT OR NOT: EAST SIDE DECIDES THE KANSAS CITY STREETCAR II VOTE!!!Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-54953043431080508612014-08-05T14:58:42.361-05:002014-08-05T14:58:42.361-05:00Federal government must match at least 50% of tota...Federal government must match at least 50% of total cost.<br /><br />500(total cost) - 250 (mandatory minimum of 50% federal funding) = 250<br /><br />Of the 50% cost remaining, 90% will come from the stadiums, plaza and Power and Light.<br /><br />250 - 90% = 5% total construction cost to tax payers<br /><br />Sounds to me like the rich just keep wanting to get richer. The stadiums, plaza and power and light are entertainment and the tax collected from these areas will make up a large bulk of the remaining cost, most actually.<br /> <br />Further, we need to bring money in from other cities. Kansas City used to be the top three places to hold conventions. Lack of public transportation has made other cities more appealing, costing us millions. This includes the republican convention we just missed out on.<br /><br />We have already spent so much money on downtown, including P&L, opera house, new loft housing. Those investments will go to waste if we don't make the city more appealing to companies. Please look at Seatle and it's light rail, which appealed and attracted several technology based business to the Seatle area.<br /><br />It's time to thrive and not die KC! <br /><br />How are we to repair the roads, infrastructure, school system, ect, if we can't find the money! New jobs and new residents increase our tax base. We need them to want to come to Kansas City.<br /><br />I know I will be deleted, but stop listening to the lies. Feel free to question my view as I am pro-streetcar. At least my side is asking you to research question A while some other organization are just straight up selling you a lie. Get the truth for yourself. Let's not give all this money to another state. <br /><br />I hope this information at least encourages you to get the facts. The ads on TV are deceptive AT BEST. What is their motive.....<br /><br />Thank you, blog moderator, I hope we can continue an honest conversation.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-34189192232725424682014-07-30T20:22:43.503-05:002014-07-30T20:22:43.503-05:00The real voice of the minority of black voters?
S...The real voice of the minority of black voters?<br /><br />Sounds potent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-9640946741611277022014-07-30T20:21:20.294-05:002014-07-30T20:21:20.294-05:00Sounds like a real estate genius right there!
No ...Sounds like a real estate genius right there!<br /><br />No wonder your too poor to live in brookside!<br /><br />Don't worry, vote how long time east side activists jim nutter and patrik Touhey tell you too, boy! Be a good tobeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-62457846179639431792014-07-30T19:22:06.485-05:002014-07-30T19:22:06.485-05:00Yep, the old carrot in front of their noses works ...Yep, the old carrot in front of their noses works pretty well in CK. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-92106207836455652292014-07-30T11:59:19.258-05:002014-07-30T11:59:19.258-05:00This may pass. After all, KC likes most projects ...This may pass. After all, KC likes most projects if they are told somebody else is gonna pay for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-84735031396902694462014-07-30T11:45:22.460-05:002014-07-30T11:45:22.460-05:00KCMO has finally got the government we deserve. Cl...KCMO has finally got the government we deserve. Clean Sweep next time.<br /><br />It's my fault, I hadn't been voting lately. That will change if I have to crawl. Believe it or not, thanks TKC for all the info.Abcnkcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-76832801384033485902014-07-30T10:15:55.179-05:002014-07-30T10:15:55.179-05:00The approximate amount I will pay for the TDD asse...The approximate amount I will pay for the TDD assessment translates into my house already going up in value by 25% if the TDD passes. <br />I know that is false, property in the TDD will automatically go down as a person will buy in the lowest tax areas which will be out of the TDD.<br />I am voting NO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-14219987296918165632014-07-30T09:10:06.547-05:002014-07-30T09:10:06.547-05:00You know what WILL transform the east side? A mass...You know what WILL transform the east side? A massive organized effort by KCPD, KCPS, and Parks & Rec. We need to do a better job of keeping kids in school, keeping them out of trouble, and arresting/prosecuting criminals.<br /><br />Also, more jobs would be nice.Bryan M. Stalderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345524318948369789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-79614719324626059192014-07-30T09:02:24.265-05:002014-07-30T09:02:24.265-05:00So this means that Freedom has a chance to become ...So this means that Freedom has a chance to become the REAL voice of the people.<br />Slippery Sly sinks!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-56066637034753665262014-07-30T06:57:49.464-05:002014-07-30T06:57:49.464-05:00This is nothing more than an attempt to undermine ...This is nothing more than an attempt to undermine Freedom. They could have worked out something with Freedom in the early stages of the TDD planning but instead decided, "fuck 'em, we can do it without them." They ignored or chose to forget what Freedom did to the translational research tax and they will likely pay for that mistake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-8252609151334471142014-07-30T06:49:17.704-05:002014-07-30T06:49:17.704-05:00If anybody thinks that building anything, includin...If anybody thinks that building anything, including a rail line, will change what's going on on the east side, they've spent as little time there as Sly has.<br />This latest is pandering and vote-buying at its best.<br />Does anyone really think that what's been missing on Independence Ave and Linwood is a streetcar?<br />Wouldn't yoou think that an idea that's supposed to be so wonderful could stand on its on merits?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-63429982463756938202014-07-30T00:15:09.266-05:002014-07-30T00:15:09.266-05:00All of you shut the fuck up. It's not the eas...All of you shut the fuck up. It's not the east side that will pay for it - hell, there is hardly a tax base there - it is the rest of us in KC who have been gerrymandered out of the vote who will pay for this boondoggle. And yes,please look up this word, "boondoggle." No other moniker is more appropriate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-83511444825806014682014-07-29T22:31:50.231-05:002014-07-29T22:31:50.231-05:00These idiots will believe more of the same empty p...These idiots will believe more of the same empty promises like always as long as it's delivered by "one of our own." They see dollar signs and aren't smart enough to realize they will pay all right but no one I'd really lining up to throw money down the rabbit hole. They need their votes momentarily then once they get it will laugh at hoe gullible they are and forget they exist until next time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-1647531313346754112014-07-29T22:27:40.949-05:002014-07-29T22:27:40.949-05:0010:14 yo steetcar ain't free. not for poor fol...10:14 yo steetcar ain't free. not for poor folk. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-53671710909440682772014-07-29T22:14:51.579-05:002014-07-29T22:14:51.579-05:00Guess the mailer saying voting on building transit...Guess the mailer saying voting on building transit to the east side is "Jim Crow" didn't work, Gwen. Maybe if Rodney and Craig get some more of that sinquefeild money y'all can put it on a billboard that suburban commuters see.<br /><br />Haha.<br /><br />Freedom ain't free.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-35202693676936383722014-07-29T22:13:58.763-05:002014-07-29T22:13:58.763-05:00Of course they should vote yes, since city hall ha...Of course they should vote yes, since city hall has kept all the promises they have made to the east side for the last 30 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-38198090152349316922014-07-29T22:02:49.292-05:002014-07-29T22:02:49.292-05:00There are some wise black folk in Killa City. The...There are some wise black folk in Killa City. They are not all hoodisrattis urbanis. Makes one wonder if the "wise black folk" will see thru the GRIFTER reverends on the take and the dancing fool in the bow tie ?<br /><br />Killing this stupid ass Toy Train waste of money would be a good start for turning this shit hole around. Send a message to the dancing fool at the top of 12th and Oak. Vote No...<br /><br />The Toy Train is a ticket to nowhere. A billion dollar boondoggle is what it will be known as if this passes. This turd on a dump can't afford a billion dollar hit.<br /><br /><b> Vote NO</b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-68616426203798577802014-07-29T21:53:53.432-05:002014-07-29T21:53:53.432-05:00So, what ur saying is that we're screwed???So, what ur saying is that we're screwed???Cammonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-75216140760816893652014-07-29T21:42:28.721-05:002014-07-29T21:42:28.721-05:00Make that "well-intentioned" lest one of...Make that "well-intentioned" lest one of you rubes gets uppity. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-73889704847961252052014-07-29T21:41:32.321-05:002014-07-29T21:41:32.321-05:00The economic future of the city in the hands of th...The economic future of the city in the hands of the least educated and most easily manipulated. <br /><br />Bear in mind that the good and well-intentions cream of this area can't even make an event flyer that isn't usually riddled with comical spelling and grammatical errors. <br /><br />Yep, sounds about right to me.Newt Rockney and the Try-Hard Boysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-58183622372461054702014-07-29T21:20:56.542-05:002014-07-29T21:20:56.542-05:00Sounds like he is trying to buy votes. Isn't t...Sounds like he is trying to buy votes. Isn't that illegal?, Oh maybe not in CK.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-70585314415706794682014-07-29T20:48:47.021-05:002014-07-29T20:48:47.021-05:00Freedom doesn't have any wards!Freedom doesn't have any wards!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-65579908284227548822014-07-29T20:37:23.511-05:002014-07-29T20:37:23.511-05:00Whatever. This stupid streetcar idea will fail. ...Whatever. This stupid streetcar idea will fail. NUFF SAID.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-78719303985098088512014-07-29T20:33:18.017-05:002014-07-29T20:33:18.017-05:00This is where payoffs come in handy!This is where payoffs come in handy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-18654390352732387412014-07-29T20:26:56.083-05:002014-07-29T20:26:56.083-05:00Shame on YOU SlyShame on <b>YOU</b> SlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com