Kansas City Labor Activist Seyz Democracy More Important Than Downtown Stadium

Like it or not . . . The activist who has shut down SO MANY fast food joints now has his sights set on stalling new home team digs . . . Here's his hot take . . . 

The Missouri Workers Center, better known as Stand-Up KC on the west side of the state, has gotten their petition certified, calling for a vote of the people of the city before funding’s committed to it. One of their leaders, Terrence Wise, says this is about more than just a downtown ballpark conversation.

“This is about the future of Kansas City and democracy as a whole . . . If this economic development is what Kansas City wants, let the people vote on it. If they say yes, let’s have it, If they say no, let’s go with the will of the people.”

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

Royals vote a bad thing? Union leader says yes

Leaders are discussing the new stadium project for the Kansas City Royals as a low-wage workers group tries to put it to a vote of the people.

Comments