Mayor Q Defund Police Fight Cont'd

The latest update in a longstanding argument that we're getting ready to have all over again. 

Check the basics of the debate . . .

Mayor Quinton Lucas claims the city informed the auditor that the amendment would financially burden the city and taxpayers.

He has also called the bill unconstitutional and a violation of Missouri's Hancock Amendment.

The court will debate "several" legal points, including whether the court has authority to grant Lucas' request, the legal framework for post-election challenges to fiscal note summaries, and the possibility for post-election challenges to constitutional amendments.

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

Missouri State Supreme Court to hear arguments regarding funding for the Kansas City Police Department

The issue revolves around a bill passed by the Missouri Senate - and later endorsed by voters - which mandates that the city spend 25% of its budget each year.