Kansas City Bench Build: Legit Activism Or Politicking?!?

An honest question because we don't know the answer . . . 

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK OF ACTIVISTS BUILDING BENCHES FOR KANSAS CITY BUS STOPS?!?

On one hand . . . 

As we approach the holiday season and colder weather . . . They're right. People riding the bus deserve a place to rest their feet that was formerly a local resource provided until very recently.

However . . . 

The big picture here is that this move is part on an effort to pass yet another Kansas City transit tax. 

Even worse . . .

The Bench Build bolsters the local "Zero Fare" movement that was recently encouraged by a Mamdani win in NYC despite local setbacks which clearly demonstrated that freebie bus rides don't work. 

We're torn . . . 

Involving the public in neighborhood improvements is a worthy goal but not in the name of sketchy policy that degraded a public resource and endangered passengers, union drivers and innocent bus riders. 

Per ushe . . . 

We don't claim to have any answers . . . 

But we do admit this effort deserves a bit more attention for Sunday . . .   

Kansas Citians deserve a place to rest while they wait for the bus, so we are organizing to make that happen by building benches for the people, by the people! We need you! 🫵 Join us for a day spent crafting benches with fellow comrades.

What to expect:

👷 You will learn the process of bench-making and put those new skills to work in bringing benches to life within small working groups.

🛠️ Tool and safety training will be provided.

👯 You’ll experience the satisfaction of creation and knowing your work is tangibly supporting your community!

😎 Snacks, music, & good vibes 

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

Sunrise Movement KC: "Looking for a way to build community with others and actively create a better KC? We hope to see you on Nov. 15th."

Local social media promo . . .

You decide . . .