Embattled Kansas City Public Safety Projects Stay Losing Money

Quick note that this town has money for sports stadiums but nothing to keep local streets safer . . .

"KC's full pipeline of public safety projects would involve $34.2 million in annual debt service. But available public safety sales tax proceeds can cover only $8.6 million a year, leaving tough decisions ahead for council members."

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

KC has $402.6M pipeline of public safety projects. A voter-approved sales tax can fund $100M - Kansas City Business Journal

Kansas City faces a $300M funding gap for public safety projects, including a jail, forcing officials to consider cost cuts or raising new revenue.

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