TKC Told You So: Mayor Q Disputes GOP Avert Featuring Police

Follow-up on a story we noted FIRST . . .

A quick take from insiders on the dispute . . .

"Why is the Mayor picking a fight with the Missouri Senate Majority leader??? Good luck going down to Jeff City and asking the state for funds we need."

The Mayor's perspective regarding an upcoming election issue related to the mailer . . .

“Amendment 4 has nothing to do with our safety or officers and everything to do with advancing the careers of non-KC based Republican politicians. Proof is now in our mailboxes. Saddened to see a mailer violating the law. More disappointed KCPD played a role in this stunt. Vote No,” Lucas tweeted Sunday morning.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Lucas says KCPD photos in political mailers violated MO law, but critics reject claim

Ahead of a crucial statewide vote on Kansas City police funding, Mayor Quinton Lucas claimed Sunday that a political mailer that featured images of officers violated the law - an allegation vehemently rejectedby a state senator who has repeatedly clashed with the mayor over law enforcement.


Kansas City PD says it didn't know about political campaign mailer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Police Department said it had no knowledge of a mailer for a state senator from the Northland that implies police commanders support him in his reelection. Voters in parts of Platte and Buchanan counties received the mailer. It shows Republican Tony Luetkemeyer with KCPD officers and Gov.

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