A worthwhile notice from a longstanding local activist who is now seeking political office . . . Here's his hot take on the "toy train" and it's legacy. Checkit:
Chastain challenges Cleaver to nix federal funding for expanding frivolous bygone streetcar
It will not improve transit times. It will not assist inner City residents to and from a job. It will not revive the inner City. And, it will steal federal funding away from legitimate transit-improving projects. It is a very bad idea being promoted by very poor transit planners. And yet, Cleaver is trying to get Kansas City leaders more federal pork to expand an obsolete streetcar system that is not for the common good of all - but for the common good of tourists and wealthy developers.
Congressman Cleaver should know better than to support Frou Frou over real transit improvements.
Congressman Cleaver should know better than to support wealthy developers over our City's downtrodden.
And, Congressman Cleaver should know better than to sit by silently while Mayor Lucas and the City Council refuse to let the people vote on a transit-improving petition signed by nearly 3,000 voters (Clay Chastain's "Green Transit" initiative for a rapid, citywide and state-of-the-art transit system for Kansas City).
This is one more reason why you want to oust Cleaver and send Mr. Chastain to Washington.
Clay Chastain
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You decide . . .
Clay is right, dimwit dementia manny has to go, the sooner the better.
ReplyDeleteCleaver is not a fan of the toot toot. If you recall, he's the one who declared it "touristy frou frou."
ReplyDeleteHe was a better mayor than most who have been in office since.
Clay doesn't even live here, so why should we take him seriously? Weird.
ReplyDeleteYou have to live someplace to be taken serious ? Are you serious , Weird.
ReplyDeleteLegislation #: 200165 Introduction Date: 3/26/2020
ReplyDeleteType: Ordinance Effective Date: none
Sponsor: COUNCILMEMBER BUNCH
Title: Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a construction manager at risk contract with KC Streetcar Constructors for the Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension project that includes Phase I - Preconstruction Services in the amount of $2,700,000.00 and, subject to appropriation of funds and successful negotiation of a Final Guaranteed Maximum Price, Phase II Construction Services; and authorizing an agreement with HDR in the amount of $4,709,672.00 for design work for the Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension project.
Coincidentally that's how everyone feels about Clay Chastain....bye! Gone.
ReplyDeleteClays always right most of the time but thinking he has a chance to ever change anything in this worthless state and city is what makes him appear to be an idiot.
ReplyDeleteClay is very correct. Oh you haters will say other wise but interesting how those who only have a financial stake in Kansas City as Clay and I do more often than not have the smarter courses of action that should be made or taken. But since the haters can't really prove where they live and won't there's no reason to pay any attention to what they say.
ReplyDeleteI will vote for anybody running against Cleaver!!,!,
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ReplyDeleteIs Clay Chastain never going to go away>
^^^How about you first?
ReplyDeleteAs there is no reason to ever pay attention to anything you have to say stupid dave. We all know YOU don't live here.
ReplyDeleteStreetcar provided warmth in winter for the homeless. Buses can provide this service at a much lower cost.
ReplyDelete2:56 I wonder when you were going to show up to start sucking on Dave's nut sack? You're getting lazy as it took you till late afternoon to get busy. Did you have a rough night on Independence Ave. last night and need to sleep in? Is this coronavirus hurting your trade?
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