tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post1168933638191114934..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: Greg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-91191668139042710572011-08-27T22:17:01.209-05:002011-08-27T22:17:01.209-05:00The comparison of Mayor Bower is in extremely poor...The comparison of Mayor Bower is in extremely poor taste.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-47374372429151730212011-08-27T17:52:03.117-05:002011-08-27T17:52:03.117-05:00There is plenty of hyperbole on any blog.
The co...There is plenty of hyperbole on any blog. <br /><br />The comments about Hitler and Hussein did not bring images of David Bower as a butcher. <br /><br />But it did bring an image of intolerance.<br /><br />Let's face it. If your vision of a solution does not fit our Mayor's vision it will be ignored by his staff, not allowed in discussion at public meetings or considered in any way at all.<br /><br />The shoe fits, doesn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-780121843582989842011-08-27T15:26:09.188-05:002011-08-27T15:26:09.188-05:00Comparing the mayor to Adolf Hitler and/or Saddam ...Comparing the mayor to Adolf Hitler and/or Saddam Hussein is not only insulting, it is uncalled for. Why is it if someone disagrees with someone else, or do not like them, they find it necessary to compare them to some of the most vile, evil men that ever walked the earth? Is it fair to call George Bush or for that matter Barrack Obama to these men as well? Hitler was a butcher, he ordered the mess executions of millions, because he saw them as unfit. I do not see Bower doing that. If you dislike him so much -- why did you not run as mayor. after all you must think you could do better. Depending on the point of view, it is a thankless job. I notice people are willing to complain about just about everything, but more often than not, they are unwilling to be part of the solution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-81245491319589278972011-08-27T14:22:23.665-05:002011-08-27T14:22:23.665-05:00Comparing the mayor to Adolf Hitler and/or Saddam ...Comparing the mayor to Adolf Hitler and/or Saddam Hussein is not only insulting, it is uncalled for. Why is it if someone disagrees with someone else, or do not like them, they find it necessary to compare them to some of the most vile, evil men that ever walked the earth? Is it fair to call George Bush or for that matter Barrack Obama to these men as well? Hitler was a butcher, he ordered the mess executions of millions, because he saw them as unfit. I do not see Bower doing that. If you dislike him so much -- why did you not run as mayor. after all you must think you could do better. Depending on the point of view, it is a thankless job. I notice people are willing to bitch and complain about just about everything, but more often than not, they are unwilling to be part of the solution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-39828659608550317512011-08-26T17:10:00.388-05:002011-08-26T17:10:00.388-05:00History shows that many bad leaders hide when they...History shows that many bad leaders hide when they know they are not doing what is best for the people they represent and / or their time as a leader is up.<br /><br />Hussin and Hitler top the the list.<br /><br />Both are also examples of mean and hateful individuals who did like those around them to speak up.<br /><br />Sure sounds like our mayor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-55797919061310797112011-08-26T15:08:22.809-05:002011-08-26T15:08:22.809-05:00The reason you can't find our mayors phone num...The reason you can't find our mayors phone number in the book is because he is hiding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-11093343025808919952011-08-26T14:24:49.428-05:002011-08-26T14:24:49.428-05:00Could someone please tell me what happened to the ...Could someone please tell me what happened to the young officer that was hired (I think back in Feb or so~I believe he had previously worked in Freeman) that was sworn in at the BOA meeting? I have heard that he was let go because he could not pick up the orientation fast enough or something like that. I also remember at the time of his hire there were several other potential candidates that could not make it because of budget. How much does it cost the taxpayers for a new officer to go through orientation then only to be let go? Does Chief Lynch have the final say on hiring new officers and if so I think he might need some help in evaluation of talent.<br /><br />Thank You, <br />Doris DixonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-44756220356580088802011-08-25T22:34:22.497-05:002011-08-25T22:34:22.497-05:00I would love for a Police man or woman to live on ...I would love for a Police man or woman to live on my block. What is wrong with a residency requirement for PD. We complain about department heads not havng residency, why not require high ranking PD officers to have residency? Seems reasonable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-55786885547419773012011-08-25T22:33:40.140-05:002011-08-25T22:33:40.140-05:00A correction to the misguided
This is a fourth cl...A correction to the misguided<br /><br />This is a fourth class city and therefore we don't elected a police chief. We elect a city marshall and under state law the city marshall doesn't have to be the police chief. I would sugguest you and our elected official take the time to read the state law for fourth classs cities it will be both educational and enlighting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-63341367439470522592011-08-25T22:29:36.663-05:002011-08-25T22:29:36.663-05:00RPD does what RPD wants and it don't matter wh...RPD does what RPD wants and it don't matter what you, me or the man in the moon think about that. <br /><br />Along with the Ford Expeditions, maybe we can buy them a private jet to fight crime with - and go to all of their out of town paid vacations disquised as conferences, siminars, retreats.<br /><br />I'm sorry for ranting, but<br />We don't live in a safe town anymore and I am felt up with the lack of police protection and failing infrastructure. Instead of street lights, safe parks and neighborhoods, etc, we get out of town staff living fat on the taxpayer's dime, and taking unnecessary trips at the tax payer's expense. <br /><br />WHO IS ACCOUNTABLE AT CITYHALL???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-13604731740476163752011-08-25T22:21:40.886-05:002011-08-25T22:21:40.886-05:00At one time, the Raytown FPD (Fire Protection Dist...At one time, the Raytown FPD (Fire Protection Dist.) only required them to live with in the FPD boundries (which extend a mile from city limits). From what I have heard (at least for a city like Lee's Summit) that one reason is affordable housing. While I feel it is ideal that they should live with in city limits, perhaps there are extenuating circumstances why they do not live with in city limits. Perhaps they already had a house before they where hired for instance. Unlike some, I am for the most past willing to give the police officers the benefit of a doubt, after all, they are willing to risk their lives for ours, and we should show them respect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-44021234808903641832011-08-25T22:15:53.893-05:002011-08-25T22:15:53.893-05:00Andy,
The has been known to allow both marked and...Andy,<br /><br />The has been known to allow both marked and unmarked police cars to be used by the officers who are working security at Wal-Mart.<br /><br />The more I think about this I wounder what our state's AG would say and if we have laws against this. I understand some states put a stop to this several years ago as it gives an aperance that the business is getting special treatment by the department. Based on the tax break we all know about it does make one wonder what else we gave Wal-Mart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-79505083078507419152011-08-25T20:42:22.334-05:002011-08-25T20:42:22.334-05:00I was just thinking. The BOA usually has an emerg...I was just thinking. The BOA usually has an emergency meeting at the end of August to establish the mill levy. When will this be done? Did it take place at one of the secret 6PM meetings?<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-23568816079408957202011-08-25T19:48:31.145-05:002011-08-25T19:48:31.145-05:00The Police Chief is required to live in Raytown be...The Police Chief is required to live in Raytown because it is an elected position.<br /><br />9:06 AM, I have seen Sheriff's officers working security at Walmart but NEVER an RPD officer! When an RPD car was parked outside Walmart, I have still observed a JCSD officer on duty. I made the assumption (which may be wrong) the the RPD officer was there in response to a complaint of which there are several per week.<br /><br />I suggested before Walmart opened that the RPD establish a mini station in Walmart for public contact, report writing, and simply being on site in a high crime area. I have made use of the KCPD station at the old Walmart on Hillcrest because of a suspicious person in the parking lot. It appeared to also serve as a Walmart Security office.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-92063602100121630292011-08-25T17:33:53.613-05:002011-08-25T17:33:53.613-05:00I agree with mr. Rigot. I especially liketo see ou...I agree with mr. Rigot. I especially liketo see our police at the parks. It gives them a chance to interact with a good cross section of Raytown.<br /><br />Much better than sitting in a vacant parking lot.<br /><br />Wouldn't you agree?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-39587857753842504752011-08-25T13:45:37.924-05:002011-08-25T13:45:37.924-05:00Not all area police departments require residency....Not all area police departments require residency. The Following departments do not:<br /><br />Independence<br />Grain Valley<br />Oak Grove<br />Blue Springs<br />Lees Summit <br />Belton<br />Grandview<br />Liberty<br />Raytown<br />Greenwood<br />Riverside<br /><br />This is just a partial list. I don't see how you can require residency and limit the field of candidates for open positions. In a smaller community. Officers have families, homes and bills to pay like everyone and want to improve the quality of that lifestyle so if they can get a better employment situation with another department they will go! I can see requiring the chief to have residency but then you are again restricting the list of qualified candidates. I know of several officers that have left current departments and went to less pay but the new department retirement program was a lot better. Kansas City PD requires residency but their department is huge and their territory is vast. Smaller Departments have different parameters driving decisions. I personally like it when I see an officer sitting in his car parked next to my business because it deters crime. That is the point of them sitting in a high profile public area. The car is not just a cruiser but is their mobile office where they complete reports and many other paper requirements they have. I can guarantee you that the next time someone sticks a gun in your face and says "give me what you got" you won't care where that responding officer goes to sleep at night!Tom Rigot, Srnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-23194494563642079722011-08-25T10:50:17.531-05:002011-08-25T10:50:17.531-05:00Pat, I agree with you and raise the question of wh...Pat, I agree with you and raise the question of why don't ALL complainers take it (the complaint) to City Hall? There are many conplaints on this blog (usually code complaints) to which I raise the question, "Have YOU notified the city?" The simple fact is the city has no way of knowing there is a problem if no one complains.<br /><br />I spoke at a BOA meeting and Mayor Bower later said, "It is only ONE person." The problem with the BOA is one person is ignored. It takes a mob filling the room to get attention. A mob is obviosuly not one person complaining.<br /><br />Anyone with a complaint should address it to the city and then complain if the complaint is not addressed.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-85754499270137274952011-08-25T09:06:18.572-05:002011-08-25T09:06:18.572-05:00Pat,
How do you feel about the police who are wor...Pat,<br /><br />How do you feel about the police who are working security at Wal-Mart using city equipment, which to often includes a city police car?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-78386382989346201692011-08-25T07:55:19.462-05:002011-08-25T07:55:19.462-05:00Why isn't there a policy in place requiring Ra...Why isn't there a policy in place requiring Raytown Police Depart. officers to live within the City of Raytown? Other "professional" police departments make it a requirement for their officers to live within their city limits. Most of the command staff live in other communities including north of the river, and out east of the metro. This include the most of the staff responsible for first response and citizen safety. <br /><br />It seems very unusual especially if officers are allowed to drive city owned vehicles home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-22682811617151358632011-08-25T07:54:15.743-05:002011-08-25T07:54:15.743-05:00The following is a letter I wrote to the Raytown T...The following is a letter I wrote to the Raytown Times<br />in response to yet another person ragging on our police <br />department.<br />I would like anyone that believes as I do to write <br />a letter to the Times and help defend our police.<br /><br />Editor:<br />I would like to respond to the letter to <br />the editor of last week. It was about police <br />officers sitting in parked cars with the engine <br />running. <br />Personally, I like to see the police sitting in certain<br />areas of this town. In fact the police have been asked<br />to be in or near Colman Park. It is or was a trouble area.<br />I would like to challenge last weeks<br />letter writer to sit in his car in the hot sun in a <br />black or dark suit and a bullet proof vest for an hour. Three sweaters<br />will be an OK exchange for the vest.<br />Also other than keeping cool they "are" saving taxpayers <br />money by not just driving around. <br />Our police, when sitting in their patrol cars are either watching the area or<br />filling out reports on the in car computer. Another reason to have<br />the car running.<br />If our police officers would get out and go into a cool<br />building (as suggested by the letter writer) then someone <br />would complain about that.<br />No, I would rather them be at the ready to make a run if needed.<br />There are people that find it necessary to<br />rag on the police.....that is until they need them.<br />My question is why isn't the writer of the letter complaining about City Hall<br />and the millions that have been lost because of terrible decisions<br />also, tax increase promises that have not been kept?Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-85874514232253510462011-08-24T11:23:56.996-05:002011-08-24T11:23:56.996-05:00I made an issue at the BOA meeting that several ci...I made an issue at the BOA meeting that several city offices and departments have been left out of the Raytown phone book. Maybe they aren't located in the city???<br /><br />There is no requirement that the mayor (or anyone) have their number listed in the phone book. Many pople don't want their phone number in the book. I will tell you it was listed before the first time he was elected because I called him.<br /><br />You can verify property ownership via the County tax assessors web site by doing a name search.<br /><br />BTW: I used to be listed in the Raytown Phone book but they dropped me from it this year for some unknown reason. (Possibly because my address is not published.)<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-20952092828710120552011-08-24T08:14:37.791-05:002011-08-24T08:14:37.791-05:00Kansas City just removed a judge from the bench be...Kansas City just removed a judge from the bench because of a question about residency. KC judges are required to reside in KC. What a novel idea. I can't find our mayor in the Raytown phone book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-75884955862768570042011-08-23T22:37:42.307-05:002011-08-23T22:37:42.307-05:00When is the Tea Party going to address illegal imm...When is the Tea Party going to address illegal immigration?<br /><br />We have a problem in our Nation with business who believes the bottom line is all that maters and will hire illegal to help the company boost profits.<br /><br />Why is the government not arresting these same business owners or the CEOs of the corporations who are breaking the law?<br /><br />Wake up Raytown this is not an issue just facing areas like the state of AZ, but his happening right here.<br /><br />Make sure your lawn service, roofer and anyone else you do business with can prove their employees have the right documents to work in America.<br /><br />If you catch or suspect wrong doing contact ICE and you Congressmen and US Senators to ask them to clean up America by starting with bad business owners and CEOs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-3601329720197035662011-08-23T07:53:18.283-05:002011-08-23T07:53:18.283-05:00To JWDT,
I regret to say it is too late. Our taxes...To JWDT,<br />I regret to say it is too late. Our taxes<br />are used primarily to help big business not<br />the people of Raytown. Look at the facts.<br />Sales tax increases were not used for what<br />we were promised. Streets and safety.<br />The Wal-Mart deal lost tax<br />income for twenty three years. It also cost the<br />taxpayers over a million eight hundred thousand<br />in bond payments, so far, because Wal-Mart isn't living <br />up to it's expectations of revenue.<br />Instead of putting in a clause that would make W-M<br />make up the difference they make the people of Raytown<br />make it up. That's money that could have been used<br />streets and city services.<br />If you add up all the money spent on bad developers,<br />surveys, heads of departments that did nothing for the<br />town, all the tax deals that have lost or cost taxpayers,<br />you could have paved the streets added new sidewalks and curbs<br />not to mention cleaned up the downtown to draw new businesses.<br />I'd like to hear about one thing this city has done for the people,<br />with their tax dollars other than the chip and seal job on a handful<br />of streets. After that list what they have done for big businesses.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-43268995320788516512011-08-23T07:02:18.413-05:002011-08-23T07:02:18.413-05:00I don't know about Ron Paul's stance on Wa...I don't know about Ron Paul's stance on Walmart. He is usually described as a Libertarian. Those folks believe that the role of government in our lives should be reduced so my guess is that he probably takes a dim view of corporate welfare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com