TKC Fact Check: Upcoming Transit Tax Renewal Is Blank Check

Over the past few years we've seen KCATA turn into a real estate development scheme as the quality of local transit continues to decline.

And so . . .

MORE TAX CASH FOR "TRANSIT" WILL LIKELY CONTINUE TO SERVE AS KANSAS CITY'S SLUSH FUND PIGGY BANK!!!

Here's a peek at the mileage that city hall plans to get out of this project by way of a recent quote from Mayor Q . . .

"Since the 2010 fiscal year, this tax has generated $366 million for transit. Our projection for the next 15 years is $598 million.

"I thank the committee for moving this important item forward, with language ensuring bus transit investments, and a contract with KCATA."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com screencap & link to his tweet . . .