TKC BREAKING NEWS!!! COMING SOON: DISCUSSION OF KANSAS CITY LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLANNING (OR LACK THEREOF) PUT ON BY THE CITIZENS ASSOCIATION!!!
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THE CITIZENS ASSOCIATION INVITES US TO DISCUSS KANSAS CITY LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH LOCAL MOVERS AND SHAKERS!!!
Now, most library discussion is polite and boring but maybe there might be a few sparks in this discussion given a "hard freeze" on hiring at City Hall and so many other strange expenditures (i.e. toy train) in the era of American austerity.
Who knows? Maybe somebody might even ask about the missing $15k????
Either way, this looks like an important talk regarding taxpayer cash in Kansas City as we approach the era of Chinese hegemony.
Check it:
WHAT IS KANSAS CITY'S LONG-RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN?
City finances. Local control of the police. An expansion of KCI.
These are among the issues explored in the Citizens Project, a year-long series of forums co-sponsored by the Citizens Association of Kansas City and the Kansas City Public Library.
The series kicks off with What is Kansas City's Long Range Financial Plan? on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th. City officials and other experts will comprise a panel moderated by The Kansas City Star's Steve Kraske, host of KCUR's "Up to Date."
Panelists include Troy Schulte, city manager of Kansas City; Jan Marcason, councilwoman and chair of the City Council Finance Committee; James Gegg, C.P.A. and former managing partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Kansas City, and Walter Ho, associate professor in the Public Administration Graduate Program at the University of Kansas.
Does Kansas City tend to cobble together a budget with short-term fixes and service cuts? Or does it look ahead and plan for anticipated revenue shortages and the need for better basic city services? Or perhaps something in between?
It's your money. Find out how your tax dollars are spent. Members of the public are invited to bring their own questions and comments about the city budget or email them in advance to citizensproject@kclibrary.org.
Additional forums are planned for each quarter of 2013. Among topics to be discussed are re-establishing local control of the Kansas City Police Department (April 4), the possible expansion of Kansas City International Airport (July 11), and the economic development "border war" between Missouri and Kansas (October 17).
Organized in 1934 to oppose the excesses of Tom Pendergast's political machine, the Citizens Association is the oldest non-partisan political organization in Kansas City. With a membership reflecting a diverse socioeconomic, political, religious, and racial background, the association is committed to promoting good government and wide participation in local politics.
Admission is free. A 6 p.m. reception precedes the event. RSVP at kclibrary.org or call 816.701.3407. Free parking is available at the Library District Parking Garage at 10th & Baltimore.
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Admission is free. So that means the price is right for you TKC.
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RAISE TAXES! Keep spending on stupid stuff like 18th and Vine, Crossroads, fancy Ruskin fence, public eyesores er art, and more stuff we don't need.
ReplyDeleteDan Cofran sure likes to masturbate a lot. That is all the man has done since being the only person willing to chair The Citizens' Association.
ReplyDeleteGot a distinct feeling or hunch that this is all merely an exercise in trying to separate you from as much of your money as possible.
ReplyDeleteYour correct
As far as the credentials of the panel go, is the CPA a contractor for the city? If so, we can expect the company line. I would guess the KU member is objective. Troy will be defensive and Jan's expertise spans her term of office and nothing more so please, don't waste our time.
ReplyDeleteI think Troy, if left alone, could come up with a decent budget and plan for the city. His staff is bloated and some should be fired before they embarrass him.
Troy, if left alone, will give your money away, just like he did with the $15K that you'll never see again. Oh I know, in the grand scheme of things, it's not that much money; however, do YOU have fifteen thousand dollars to just throw away?!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a worthwhile effort. However, CA has no credibility in my eyes. These are the same people who made a stink about the Polsinelli building at the Plaza and caused the city to have to give them tax breaks to go to the old west edge site. They stand for very pricey principles that only the elite cares about.
ReplyDeleteIf TKC goes it will just to mooch a few freebies, check out a few bitches, sit on his hands and say nothing, then post a scathing review of what a waste of time the forum was.
ReplyDeleteThe city Manager has his hands full with the poor planning from previous councils and mayors. This council and mayor ain't much better
ReplyDeleteDAMNIT 10:12 ARE YOU SOME KIND OF MIND READER?!?!?!
ReplyDeleteNo, seriously, that was my plan.
lol. Shut up Tony.
ReplyDelete9:45 You made my point. Do you seriously think the $15k was Troy's idea?
ReplyDeleteKCMO long range planning - Raise sales tax, underfund pensions, install more red light cameras, issue bonds for short term items and finally in about 20 years threaten bankruptcy if the state doesn't bail them out.
ReplyDeletePat's here, again.........
ReplyDeletegiv de nigga mo money....i lik $15,000 fo starts!
ReplyDeleteDan Cofran masturbates and Vicki Noteis cleans up after him.
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