POLL RESULTS FROM CANDIDATES FORUM for the Kansas City MO PRIMARY ELECTION FEB 27, 2007 CLICK HERE FOR MAYORAL RESULTS CLICK HERE FOR CITY COUNCIL RESULTS Welcome, Guests Romanelli West is a 330-homes neighborhood between Ward Parkway and State Line Road and 64th Terrace south to Gregory Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, the City of Fountains. J.C. Nichols Company platted Romanelli West and Meyer Gardens subdivisions in the late 1940’s. Our homeowners are members of the Homes Association of the Country Club District. J.C. Nichols admired the sculptures of the Raffaello Romanelli Studio in Florence, after which he named the subdivision and our association. Romanelli West homes are on large tree shaded lots and wide streets. We have an active homeowners’ association, and various social activities throughout the year. Our location is convenient to Brookside, the Country Club Plaza, Waldo, UMKC’s Volker campus, Midwest Research Institute, The Stowers Institute for Medical Research, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering & Technology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Crown Center, Union Station, downtown Kansas City, 18th & Vine Historic District, Sprint’s World HQ Campus, Corporate Woods, and metro area community colleges in both Kansas and Missouri. As a guest to this site, you may have access to information about homes that are available for sale, as well as the frequently asked questions about our community. The remainder of this site is exclusively for residents of Romanelli West.

MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM

Sunday, January 28th: 3 pm - Mayoral Candidate Forum SouthWest High School Auditorium – 65th & Wornall

Tuesday, January 30th: 4 pm – Integra Realty Mayoral Forum
Liberty Memorial Museum – 100 West 26th Street

Thursday, February 1st: 7:30 pm – First Republican Club
St. Peter's Episcopal Church – 100 East Red bBridge Road

Friday, February 2nd: 7 pm – Funk answers questions from Northland neighbors North Oak Family Worship – 8641 North Oak Traffic way

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Up to Date is an excellent way to keep in touch with
the Politics of KC, MO

http://www.kcur.org/uptodate.html

SIZE MATTERS


Kansas City, MO is TOO BIG.

The services needed are never going to be met: Police, Schools, Roads, Light rail, etc... Especially if th City continues to give away the tax base of Downtown.
I have spoken with Police Officers who believe they have too much ground to cover.
We see everyday that the roads are garbage, as well as the sewer sytem; which does plenty of damage to the roads.
We should seriously consider letting some land go. Maybe keep it so the Airport is in the limits; but why does it matter if it is not. Maybe we will lose some Fountains and recognition for being soooo Big. Who cares, take care of the things that actually matter to attract ans retain business and residents, schools, services, crime, even development.

Boston, MA is rather small, not many people live in Boston propper, maybe a million . They live in the surrounding areas 2+million.

KC needs to stop tying to keep up wit the sprawl and take care of the core of the CITY, in order to make any improvements.

What gives on the upload
Lots o'blogging going down

Want to be a Mayor? join the club.

As well as KKFI broadcast quality is, if you are interested in Politics, it was much better to be there; at UMKC. The 12 candidates addressed issues from TIF to Environmental issues, including Sewer repair, light Rail and “Green” Building Codes as well as Crime and a Living Wage.

The Candidates

Alvin Brooks

Chuck Eddy

Janice Ellis

John Fairfield

Mark Funkhouser

Stan Glazer

Jim Glover

Henry Klein

Becky Nace

Albert Riederer

Katherine Shields

John Dicapo---Not Present

The most Interesting aspect was watching the body language of each Candidate. The Front Runners seemed a bit irritable that they had to share time with so many pretenders; Funkhouser, Klein and Riederer most notably. Funk was rather antsy and never started his comments with an intro, he does have a distinct deep voice, but… Henry Klein looked bored and annoyed. Riederer was also squirming in his seat, looking for any opportunity to attack Funk or mention Leadership.

The Candidates that seemed weakest are Nace, Shields, God love him Alvin Brooks these candidates either had not much for substantial input or seemed a bit lost in the discussion. Granted Brooks was at a far end and knows he has a good block of votes regardless of what he says, but he should remain Mayor Pro-Tem.

The Middle of the Pack: Glover, Fairfield, Eddy, Ellis Glover seemed to have the Best of this Group and I might but him in the first group, (?)

Had good ideas and input, but seemed a bit under the weather and arrived during the second round of questions. Janice Ellis carried herself well, had input and was prepared, impressed having not heard her before’; but she will not get there, yet.

And then there is Stan Glazer, being Stan. Every election needs someone like Stan. He is a BS check for the others, even though he knows he won’t win he does add something to a debate.

When the field thins, Shields should step out, Klein, Funkhouser, Riederer- for the Republicans, and Glover should prove to be the real candidates; but Brooks will sneak in there out of respect and the African-American vote.

The Entertainment was with Funkhouser, he brought no notes, spoke loud and frank, he was repeatedly attacked by Riederer—seems as the have history.

Klein was the only person on the stage that realized that the audience did not know what PIAC (?) was and explained, citizen participation in development.

He made a remark about how often LEADERSHIP was thrown around.

Nace, Fairfield and Shields had nothing to add; but that did not stop them.

That is the quick rundown, more to come, watching The W’s address.

BROWN FIELD Political Activism
http://www.pitch.com/Issues/2007-01-18/news/breakingnews.html




Muck Racking, Does it matter if it is paid for or for free?
Does it matter that the Candidate is the active or tacit partner?

Sure anyone can BLOG I can, what qualifies me? If my Spell check doesn't work I am hosed.
But shouldn't there be some ETHICS in GRASSROOTS POLITICS??

I think there should. You can debate McCain/Fiengold, whether political ads should be cheaper,
equal access to third Party Candidates...
THE CANIDATE
If believes Issues are important talk about the issues Kansas City has plenty.

Just think there should be a little disclosure as to who these people work for, or with.
It is fine if you have no contact with any Candidates or Amendments and you just want to
slander everybody; BUT if YOU are related to a potential candidate, or you work or Volunteer for a Candidate. THAT should be disclosed.

IF THE CANDIDATE KNOWS ABOUT IT, Should be disclosed.

NAME CALLING IS THE HARM WE DO IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Politics really matter

STAY CLASSY Kansas City

Penalties?

For any one who enjoys sport, you have to accept the way the ball bounces; but the AFC Championship Game was tilted toward the Colts. The NFL wants Peyton Manning to win the big game, so he can have even more commercials.

Cheap penalties against the Patriots, flagrant fouls not called against the Colts. That is the way it goes sometimes, but.....

Yes I am a Pats fan and a little disappointed, but oh well that's what happens. I can't stand the "FANS" that call into radio shows and bawl and whine about this and that.

I also don't believe in citizens paying for Stadiums, so as well as being a born Patriots fan, They play the game right. On and off the field. Their/Our Billionaire does not ask the City , County or State to help cover the expenses for a multi million dollar revenue source.

In fact because The Patriots , Robert Kraft, found his own money for his stadium, he makes all the money, they control every dime that goes in and out. Th New England Patriots are one of the most Profitable franchises in Professional Sports.

If the Chiefs sell out every game since......?....why can't they pay for the improvements, if they want a roof, let them pay for it.

The Cheifs and Royals do little, in comparison, for Kansas City, sure they read to kids hear and there, but what about economic development?? Those organizations have done nothing to bring business to the area around the Stadium Complex, aside from maybe a Hooters and Strip Clubs.

DEMAND MORE FROM THEM,

http://blogkc.com/2007-city-council-candidates
http://theflossingofamerica.blogspot.com/
http://tonyskansascity.com/
http://blogkc.com/

TIFS ARE A WASTE

Currently Cities across the country, Kansas City, Missouri included, are competing not only with other domestic locations they are now faces with the reality of the Worldwide economy. American cities are competing with other countries to attract and retain firms looking or the best situation they can negotiate. Very often American cities are offering tax breaks with may never be turned into a net gain for the community.

There is a near epidemic of attracting firms for the sake of having the firms, while there is a give away of the tax base, thus negating any real benefit. It is similar to individuals extending their credit for the sole purpose of having possession.

Having big name firms and state of the art stadiums and arenas, creates name recognition for the city; but the needs of the community are not met, rather they are ignored and at best put on the back burner.

Thanks to Mayor Kay Barnes, our City has lots of new shiny buildings; but what do we gain when there are tax deferments for decades a pop. It is very similar to the problem communities create when they bring in a WAL-MART, Big impressive building, but an enormous tax loss.

I heard one candidate for Mayor, forgot which one, maybe Funkhouser, that Kansas City has lost BILLIONS; due to these TIFs and deferred payments. While our schools, Streets and Art community are among the worst funded in America.

Thanks Kay for all the pretty buildings, I am sure her next job will be in the real state or development field, I am sure she will do well for herself with that as well.

Getting Political

OK

I have been on the sidelines a bit too long. It is time for me to but my brilliant ideas on the web. You will all be more enlightened and thankful for reading my poinient and insightful messages and solutions. You will wonder how people functioned before they were treated to my contributions.

Power

It might just be me; but it seems as every time there is a stiff wind 250,000
people in the Saint Louis area lose power for a week, usually when it hot as hell
or colder than a witches tit. What the hell is wrong with, is it, Ameron???
What ever happened to the open market deregulated utilities market????
Remember deregulation, it was supposed to open up competition allow more companies into the game and improve customer service. YEAH that's what it was for and that is how it has worked out right????

Since the Lovely Reagan through Clinton Republican era the industries that have been deregulated have experienced a lot of economic growth, but there has been a dramatic reduction of firms.

Consolidation and mergers, job cuts, reduced customer service reduced responsibility.

SO WHY THE HELL ARE THE PEOPLE OF SAINT LOUIS NOT OUT IN THE STREETS EVERYDAY, OR WHY DO THEY BOTHER TO PAY THE ELECTRIC BILL
They need to have a massive boycott until that shitty Company improves the service lines so they may be able to support more than 5 birds per 100 feet.

No power when it is sub freezing that is criminal; but do you think anything will do anything against them??? Doubt it.
The generator market must do steady business on the East side of the State

9/14/01 11:14

Outside Swinney Rec. UMKC

Three days after the bombings, crashes, terrorism, etc… The World has not changed the World never does, maybe people have a different focus for now; but people live and the World always goes on. The birds still sing, the butterflies still glide through today’s cruel breeze, dogs still need to go out in the morning and be fed.

The World never stops rotating and growing People in the World still need food, shelter, love and hope. America is not the World. People are not the World. Tragedy is not the World. The World is hope and growth.

---Old writings; but has the World changed, as many said it would?
Is your daily routine much different than it was before 9:30 EST September 11th 2001?
And for God's sake why do people refer to it as 9/11; or much worse as 911?
Has there ever been another date referenced in such a way? NO
We don't say 12/7 or 7/4 so........
There is still great inequity and cruelty, on the same scale as before. Children go uneducated and Politicians lie and create fear for us to justify their necessity.

KANSAS CITY POLITICS
If you are a homeless millionaire you KC, MO is the place to move.
Not only will the city offer you a place for you to live, the city will build your house,
dig a nice pool and if you are still not convinced they will throw in a guest house and
what the the will cover the rent as well.