In the aftermath of Jackson County Legislator Bishop Tindall's resignation, it's important for local voters to know that there's an EPIC STRUGGLE for control of the open seat.
Already, Freedom, Inc. has offered their enthusiastic endorsement to Alfred Jordan, a prominent and young local attorney at a major Kansas City law firm.
However, there's another contender making a name for himself with a surprisingly earnest grassroots campaign.
To wit . . .
STERLING BROWN CONTENDS THAT HE CAN BEAT FREEDOM, INC. IN THEIR OWN BACK YARD!!!
It's a bold statement but this longtime union organizer brings a more than a bit of enthusiasm to the upcoming election.
"I'm not shy about my passion for representing people and empowering voters in my district," Mr. Brown said. "I'm running a campaign that includes a significant amount of focus on voter education. People need to know the function of County Government and right now they don't. I want to explain how the County can work as a bridge between City Hall and Jefferson City."
Mr. Brown touts his versatility over his opponents . . .
"I'm somebody who is comfortable talking to constituents in whatever context is most appropriate, I can go from political or union meetings to the barbershop. And right now, that's what's needed from the County, not another insider who doesn't relate to the community," Mr. Brown said.
Campaign talking points aside . . .
THE JACKSON COUNTY 2ND DISTRICT ELECTION MIGHT JUST SHAPE UP INTO A UNION VS. FREEDOM INC. & BLACK CLERGY BRAWL!!!
Former legislator Ron Finley reportedly dropped out of the race because the Freedom endorsement and the support of the Revs. for Mr. Jordan was simply too much to overcome.
However, Mr. Brown and his team believe that demographic shifts in the 2nd District along with a focus on a ground game and "waking the district" will serve as a key to victory.
Now, this might come out in the comments but we want readers to know that out TKC blog community already knows and this post is merely a preview to a campaign that has the potential to turn EXTREMELY CONTENTIOUS.
- The Jackson County District 2 Campaign Could Get Personal ... Sterling Brown is a longtime denizen of East Side politics and he has more than a few personal ties with his opposition.
- This is bit of rebellion against Freedom, Inc. is surprising given that the political action committee has been on a roll as of late and have returned to their position as the dominant political power broker in Kansas City's urban core.
- Union support vs. Clergy Vs. Freedom just sounds fun . . .
Best of all . . .
INSIDERS TELL US THAT THE CCP ENDORSEMENT IS NOW IN PLAY!!! WATCH THIS DECISION TO SEE HOW SERIOUS THIS ELECTION SHOWDOWN GETS!!!
The Committee For County Progress is locked into brain-trust that controls how things run at the Courthouse and if Mr. Brown can pull off a coup here . . . He might very well have a fighting shot.
To be fair, we were lucky enough to talk to FREEDOM, INC. insiders and they're a bit more skeptical about Mr. Brown's chances . . . They tell us:
"If Sterling Brown wins the 2nd District, we'll turn in our charter."
Again, that's another bold statement but maybe a hint that personalities and politics might collide in this contest to assume power in the aftermath of a legislative powerhouse stepping down.
Developing . . .
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be good.
There is no urban core here. You live in Westside, Downtown, Westport, Valentine, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe TDD tax scheme-scam is the new urban core the rip off artists running this city envision. That's their idea of an Urban Core. A strip mining operation designed to steal peoples money.
Will he be able to get a trolley and condo's and entertainment districts built in East KC?
ReplyDeleteSOYLENT BROWN
ReplyDeleteAnother black man who speaks with forked tongue. They all lie.
ReplyDeleteMuch like Sly, with a name like Sterling, it's a trainwreck waiting to happen.
ReplyDeletehe is another black man who thinks damn that's some easy money to make I can not do a damn thing and get money for that shit. all the blacks will vote me in just cause I am black it's a slam dunk baby.
ReplyDeletebut he's running against another black guy. Are you making sense to yourself even?
ReplyDeleteI'll vote against ANYONE who is against Freedom, Inc.
ReplyDelete2:35 he means niggers vote for the niggers. Are you so stupid you have not figured that out?
ReplyDeleteFreedom Inc isn't going any where like all other black only programs once started they never end.
Absolutely! Niggers are only for other niggers and themselves. They're tribal fucking animals and should not ever be trusted to participate in human society.
ReplyDeleteThe union cares very little about this. If you leave the union out of this, it is a just a political race. No one said that politics was nice. The strange thing is, the unions aren't doing so well with their obligations finance wise (health insurance) so they can't mess around with this lame duck race. No one at the union cares about this. They have their hands full with other bigger issues. So lay off the union, TKC.
ReplyDeleteIn my honest opinion, these people have very little impact on much of anything, and are of no interest to anyone but themselves.
When you are bleeding money it is hard to care about politics.
2:17 very funny
ReplyDeleteIf soylent brown is people, they must taste like EBT cards.
How much does a Freedom endorsement cost these days?
ReplyDeleteWhatever either of these folks promise and whoever ends up "winning", the same old insider crowd of grifters will make sure they understand that JaCo and KCMO government is about nothing other than distributing tax money into the right hands.
ReplyDeleteMillions more dollars will disappear into thin air.
The status quo is working just great for some people.
I'll vote for the black guy!
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ReplyDeleteI mean, goddamn, you motherfuckers are OBSESSED.
Move the fuck out of Overland Park, if you want to concern yourself with urban core policies and politics, you need to live here.
Tony's Johnson County strikes again!
3:34 just had a melt down
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ReplyDeleteNailtech pegging Sly, Forte' waiting his turn, while you are all distracted by politics.
I hope he can beat Clinton Adams and his puppet Kiki Curls.
ReplyDelete3:43 has been having a melt down since he found out internet lawyers and show me shills aren't really that influential in KC.
ReplyDeleteVote for the young guy. Here's a quote from the Star:
ReplyDeleteZachary Berkstresser, a 27-year-old law student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, said the statutes plainly state that felons cannot hold office.
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/08/4945345/jackson-county-legislator-withdraws.html#storylink=cpy
Fair is fair, the young guy righted a wrong.
The young guy is a white Republican from Raytown running in a black district. He's toast.
ReplyDeleteANOTHER nigger. Looking to line he pockets wif taxpayer loot!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is a good guy and should do a great job!
ReplyDeleteI finally understand why the devil is depicted as red and why white people turn red after 20mins in the sun. White people are the moa t evil people that have ever live. To all the people making the racist comment I hope you, your children and grandchildren get blessed with melanoma.
ReplyDeleteIf you want it done right, vote white!
ReplyDeleteWhoever talks about what he or she is ging to try to do about the crappy operation that Jackson County currently is instead of whose endorsements they get will have my vote.
ReplyDeleteAnd they can start with the incompetent property assesment and taxation "system".
That's about the most basic service that most taxpayers depend on county government to provide and JaCo hasn't come close to getting it right for decades.
So how about doing your jobs!
Guaranteed to happen is a negative campaign flier depicting Sterling Brown as questionable or sketchy Clinton AKA Freedom will do anything to win and there will be some negative campaigning against Sterling Brown
ReplyDeleteCan I see your penis???? Text me!!!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like Ray Charles.
ReplyDeleteSterling Brown is an idiot who will run himself into the ground.
ReplyDeleteFreedom is old, tired, and needs to sit down!!! All they care about is $ and protecting their tiny little chiefdom. Freedom is the day before yesterday!!
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