As always, this blog is about sharing behind a behind the scenes look at local politics . . . Here's one of many denizens of the political discourse sacrificing their weekend to hear from local voters . . . . Check-it:
"Finished my day by reviewing our agenda packet for our upcoming County Plan Commission meeting, but the real work was hearing from residents in Eastern Jackson County—especially Buckner (2,900 residents), Sibley (350 residents), Levasy (100 residents) and Unincorporated Jack—about concerns over a proposed battery storage facility which was slated to be an agenda item on our upcoming meeting.
"I attended the town hall at Indian Trails Elementary where I heard from over 100+ residents and over 1,000+ neighbors signed a http://Change.org petition against this. And their efforts worked—the applicant has now withdrawn their proposal before it reached our commission.
"I agreed to join this commission to represent Eastern Jack and residents, not the county. I was ready to vote no, but the community beat me to it."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Justice Horn On X: When neighbors show up and speak out, that’s local government at its best. I love seeing it—and I’m proud to be a part of it.
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