Jackson County Legislator Threatens KCPD COMBAT Funding

Let's define terms to keep us all on the same page . . . 

Jackson County COMBAT is the Community Backed Anti-Crime Tax, a 0.25% county sales tax that generates approximately $25 million to $30 million annually. It has been approved by voters to fund programs for drug abuse prevention, substance abuse treatment, and crime reduction. It allocates funds to local law enforcement, the Prosecutor's Office, courts, and corrections department, as well as supporting non-profits that provide prevention and treatment services. COMBAT's mission also includes violence prevention and supporting services for crime survivors. 

Right now . . .

THE COURTHOUSE IS SHOCKED OVER AN EPIC THREAT AGAINST KANSAS CITY POLICE FUNDING!!!

Here are the basics from an elected who might be gearing up for a council run . . . Here's the word:  

Legislator Megan Smith voted twice, once in committee and once in legislature as a whole to not give KCPD their combat money $3.9 million; even after a presentation about all the good they do. She argued "process" . . . lol . . . 

That's the word sent to www.TonysKansasCity.com FIRST and before any other news outlet . . .

Of course, we'll follow-up with more politic "journalism" from other outlets as well. 

Developing . . .