Raymore Mayor Promises Renewed Fight Against Kansas City Landfill

The big picture trend here . . .

Suburban towns are growing increasingly frustrated with KC proper.

Here's one example out of many . . .

“What we witnessed today were tone deaf theatrics from a politician with no empathy or understanding of the very real threats facing communities like ours,” said Mayor Kris Turnbow, who has led efforts to oppose a new landfill on Raymore’s border. “Countless people in our community, including me, listened to today’s debate appalled at the disregard for their health and well-being.”

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City Leaders Vow To Continue Fighting Landfill Despite Senate Setback

May 6, 2023 A filibuster has stalled the passage of House Bill 909, legislation that would give communities a more meaningful voice in the development of new landfills on their border. The filibuster was led by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-District 22), who represents part of Jefferson County, a district 240 miles away from a proposed landfill site in south Kansas City.