Before we really get started on the next update . . . We wanted to share a truism that EVERYONE missed going into this election.
Just a few minutes until polls close and here's a glimpse at how things look after the election no matter who might win . . .
BEHIND THE SCENES, KANSAS CITY POLICE 'LOCAL CONTROL' IS LIKELY THE NEXT BIG MUNICIPAL HOT MESS!!!
Keen observers will notice that the po-po unions aren't quite as "hardline" as the used to be on this disaster in the making.
And Missouri conservatives are NOTORIOUS for flip flopping on matters concerning big cities.
A reminder that the status quo is flimsy: So-called "local control" could be overturned with a couple of catchy letters and then a vote a few months later.
Insiders describe police union supporters as "flexible" on the issue . . . 10 years ago the answer was a definitive NO . . . Now, not so much.
Meanwhile . . .
Let's not forget that the last time KCMO had "local control" of police . . . Local legend tells us that the Pendergast mob had cops taking coffee orders in less than 6 months. In fairness, that was the 30s and we can only hope stronger federal controls will prevent that level of corruption. Hope & pray.
What voters need to know is that politics is the "art of the possible" and strident opponents of this idea are now having to walk back their vehement opposition as the new council will soon take hold.
Developing . . .
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