Council Dude Bunch Advances Kansas City 'AirBnBust' Crackdown

In fairness, let's take a peek at one of the efforts wherein an incumbent is making progress . . .

Here's a peek at a controversial short-term-rental tech issue championed by the Downtown/Midtown council dude . . .

"The goal really is not simple taxation,” said councilman Eric Bunch after Thursday’s meeting. “The goal really is clear enforcement, consistent enforcement.”With the NFL Draft looming, the ordinances are opening up an opportunity to capture a considerable amount of cash from out-of-town visitors.However, a recent city audit found only 7% of short-term rentals are licensed.“First of all, we have a further step to make sure that anyone who is unlicensed cannot be advertising on the various platforms,” Bunch said, explaining there is more work to be done.

However . . .

It's worth noting that this move comes with risk. 

There are HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS of Kansas City AirBnb operators and they MIGHT have feelings about one councilman leading this charge that will cost a great deal of money. Especially given that he is coming up for reelection in a few short months. 

Meanwhile . . . 

Longtime residents should appreciate effort that works to prevent every neighborhood from turning into an entertainment district. 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Potential next steps for short-term rentals in Kansas City, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Neighbors throughout Kansas City, Missouri, are waiting to see what the city council does next when it comes to short-term rentals. Thursday, the council voted to put two questions on the April ballot , including a proposition for short-term rentals incurring taxes and fees similar to what hotels have to pay .