tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post7701377941892342212..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: Greg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-68433521806140507512012-02-23T18:59:38.011-06:002012-02-23T18:59:38.011-06:00I thought his name was "Run" Paul as all...I thought his name was "Run" Paul as all this guy does is run for President every 4 years what a waste of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-8417038986262273722012-02-19T08:15:33.757-06:002012-02-19T08:15:33.757-06:00Sounds like someone feels threatened by real ideas...Sounds like someone feels threatened by real ideas and solutions. Probably one of those Obama/Romney clones.<br /><br />Ron Paul 2012!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-403502209541889772012-02-19T07:38:31.908-06:002012-02-19T07:38:31.908-06:00I would have to be paid a healthy sum of money to ...I would have to be paid a healthy sum of money to see Ron PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-69946621166016168632012-02-18T21:07:34.247-06:002012-02-18T21:07:34.247-06:00Last time I checked on State Rep couldn't chan...Last time I checked on State Rep couldn't change the law by himself, but again I live in Raytown and I have seen the failed scores of our school district so who knows what they are teaching these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-54249632116365659912012-02-18T10:43:25.653-06:002012-02-18T10:43:25.653-06:005:58AM, I understood that is 2% of the sales tax ...5:58AM, I understood that is 2% of the sales tax collected which comes out to 0.18% of the total sale. As I said that doesn't seem like much but for high volume retailers such as Walmart, Hy-Vee, Best Buy, Sears, JC Pennys, etc. this mere 2% comes to a tidy sum. All tax collections should go to the state and then to the jurisdiction where it belongs.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-71632552727350221612012-02-18T05:58:51.807-06:002012-02-18T05:58:51.807-06:00Depends on how you look at it, Andy.
The 2% is n...Depends on how you look at it, Andy. <br /><br />The 2% is not on sales that you and I pay. It is two percent of the total of sales tax collected.<br /><br />If you take away the two percent incentive for timely payment on sales tax doesn't that actually increase the amount of tax paid by 2%?<br /><br />Shame on Mr. McDonald for twisting the facts in his newsletter. He knows better but rattles on anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-62840142109010994842012-02-17T22:03:55.121-06:002012-02-17T22:03:55.121-06:00I am glad to hear that Sutherlands isn't over ...I am glad to hear that Sutherlands isn't over run with customers because I don't like crowds. The Sutherlands on Wornall doesn't have crowds either but I haven't been there in a few years. I suspect the size of the crowd depends on time of day and day of the week as well as what is on sale. I normally go to Westlake because they are closer.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-75147912590809301422012-02-17T20:23:46.524-06:002012-02-17T20:23:46.524-06:00I am shocked! I was answering a survey from Repre...I am shocked! I was answering a survey from Representative Tom McDonald. He stated that merchants keep 2% of the sales tax collection if they remit promptly. Now we know where are close to 9% sales tax is going. 0.18% is going back to corporations such as Walmart, Hy-Vee, Aldi, IHOP, etc. Such a small percentage sounds small, but when you consider the high volume sales from a places like Walmart and Hy-Vee it is really a tidy sum!<br /><br />This is ridiculous! 100% of tax collections should go to the state. When I was in business in Colorado, I remitted the sales tax collection by the date determined by the state otherwise there was a penalty for late payment. I never heard of being paid to remit on time. <br /><br />I know the city received a percentage from the county but that is a fee for acting as acting as a collector which is probably intended for those who want to pay that large sum in cash. This is the same as utilities paying stores a fee to collect utility bills.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-43165880954791750082012-02-17T19:55:46.417-06:002012-02-17T19:55:46.417-06:00KANSAS CITY, Mo. - 2012 Republican presidential ca...KANSAS CITY, Mo. - 2012 Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul will appear at Union Station Saturday night for a speech.<br /><br />The rally is being held to energize voters for the Show-Me State's March 17th caucus.<br /><br />The rally starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Sprint Festival Plaza at Union Station located at 30 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City, Mo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-48865567032559721882012-02-17T07:41:59.686-06:002012-02-17T07:41:59.686-06:00Sutherlands is not costing the city any money. Yo...Sutherlands is not costing the city any money. You pay one cent extra sales tax when you shop there. That one cent is being given back to Sutherlands to pay their renovation costs up to $2.5 million.<br /><br />I am sorry you have declared Sutherlands a failure because they were not overrun with customers when you were there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-55132769201871239362012-02-17T06:31:10.315-06:002012-02-17T06:31:10.315-06:00The Raytown Plaza is either in process of being so...The Raytown Plaza is either in process of being sold or is sold to the person who bought Bowen Apartments.<br />I also heard that he is wanting to buy Amber Glenn apartments and rehab and clear out the thugs and non paying renters.<br />He is a young guy from Lees SummitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-72178569514624274692012-02-16T22:58:26.363-06:002012-02-16T22:58:26.363-06:00Would the 6 individuals voted "YES" in t...Would the 6 individuals voted "YES" in the poll please state your names so the rest of us won't vote for you if you run for any public office? If you are in office we will see that you are voted out next time.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-8645486528197970352012-02-16T21:02:43.547-06:002012-02-16T21:02:43.547-06:004:23 PM, Because my street and others were removed...4:23 PM, Because my street and others were removed from the list of first to be cleared streets by the BOA. It then becomes a regular residential street after everything else. In all fairness, they should have cleared the street of the person whose street wasn't cleared instead of mine.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-42280113830412331282012-02-16T18:23:58.601-06:002012-02-16T18:23:58.601-06:00I'd love to hear about anybody's plans who...I'd love to hear about anybody's plans who is thinking about buying the Raytown Plaza.Donnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-62218249561744223922012-02-16T17:44:38.091-06:002012-02-16T17:44:38.091-06:00I agree, if VanBuskirk and Mock know that there is...I agree, if VanBuskirk and Mock know that there is a problem then they are not any better than the city employees that aren't doing their jobs. Why??? These aldermen are supposed to be in charge, all they have to do is fire a couple of people and I believe that the rest of them might get the message and decide that CODES REALLY SHOULD BE ENFORCED. I'd start with the city administrator (the guy that lives in Raymore) and whoever is in charge of codes. How about it aldermen, do your jobs and get rid of some of these lazy people. We are watching!!! onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-85385570063044692422012-02-16T16:23:13.454-06:002012-02-16T16:23:13.454-06:00Andy,
Why do you think your street was NOT suppos...Andy,<br /> Why do you think your street was NOT supposed to be cleared?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-705152656801191242012-02-16T10:50:28.418-06:002012-02-16T10:50:28.418-06:007:13 AM, I suggest you call Public Works and ask w...7:13 AM, I suggest you call Public Works and ask why your street isn't being cleared.<br /><br />There was a news story about why some schools in MO closed while schools in KS didn't close. I didn't understand the answer but apperently since the snow days are scheduled and haven't been used, it is time to use them. It was reported the kids enjoyed the day off and it pictured them playing. I would have enjoyed it too because I hated school.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-43224362369261361022012-02-16T07:53:45.140-06:002012-02-16T07:53:45.140-06:00Anonymous 9:15,
Everybody knows that our elected
...Anonymous 9:15,<br />Everybody knows that our elected <br />officials read this blog. However,<br />if the see an anonymous sender they don't pay attention to them. What you said is a true statement and you shouldn't be afraid of City Hall. <br />When Curt Wenson was running this town he had his cronies ran business after business out of town. Well over thirty<br />small businesses went to Lee's Summit and other towns. His big plan was to make this whole town a blighted area.<br />The sad thing was the Board of Aldermen and the mayor went along with him.<br />I really don't think things have changed that much as far as the codes go. I used to<br />call them the T.T.U.R.D. "Tim Truesdale's Unfair Rule of the Day." Truth be told,<br />most of the time he was doing what he was told by the City Administrator, Mr.Wenson.<br />Both are gone now but, they left behind several people that they tought well and are still doing the same thing.<br />Both in the codes department and on the Board of Aldermen.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-82042812419611975142012-02-16T07:31:36.290-06:002012-02-16T07:31:36.290-06:00Mock and VanBuskirk pulling down signs? Bully for ...Mock and VanBuskirk pulling down signs? Bully for them.<br /><br />If the problem is so great that they can see it is not being done by city crews why don't they address the real problem?<br /><br />They should go and tell the city administrator, mayor and city department heads that it is time for them to get on the stick and get the signs removed.<br /><br />Mock and Vanbuskirk should step up and take charge.<br /><br />They should be getting the city's ship in order by reminding city department heads of their responsibilities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-35217909492730087642012-02-16T07:13:57.515-06:002012-02-16T07:13:57.515-06:00They may have cleared your street but they did not...They may have cleared your street but they did not even drive over mine.<br /><br />The snow did not last two long. Though it was apparently hazaardous enough to close down all the schools last Monday morning.<br /><br />I don't think they closed the schools down because the streets were all cleared of snow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-87087412247199598002012-02-16T06:40:17.030-06:002012-02-16T06:40:17.030-06:00Alderman Mock and Van Buskirk you need to get out ...Alderman Mock and Van Buskirk you need to get out and pull signs again. Pitful that Alderman have to do codes jobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-14402680969786386152012-02-15T21:41:21.714-06:002012-02-15T21:41:21.714-06:00The streets were cleared of snow. My street was N...The streets were cleared of snow. My street was NOT supposed to be cleared but it was. The snow was light and melted so quickly that I felt it was a waste of money to clear it except on arterial and maybe feeder streets.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-74189532556256119172012-02-15T21:15:16.962-06:002012-02-15T21:15:16.962-06:00I was wondering if I was the only one show noticed...I was wondering if I was the only one show noticed that Raytown streets were not treated during our only snow fall this year. My guess is that the city administrator and mayor did not want to spend the money on overtime.<br /><br />I really doubt that any of the city council has a clue as to what is going on when it comes to snow removal.<br /><br />I've also talked with people who had businesses in Raytown that moved out to other communities. The one single complaint they had was that the codes people were very hard on them. So much so that many said they would not return.<br /><br />The biggest complaint I heard over and over is that with Raytown City codes you are never done. They just keep coming back.<br /><br />Safety codes and building codes are important. But if a businessman is feeling harrassed by inspectors they will start looking for more friendly territory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-650137638575891862012-02-15T19:20:02.128-06:002012-02-15T19:20:02.128-06:00Raytown has several sit down restaurants I am sati...Raytown has several sit down restaurants I am satisfied with, but "nice" is in the view of the consumer.<br /><br />The plain truth is that since Raytown is not a destination point and the only real traffic flow is down 350 HWY, I think it is unlikely that a 5 star or even 4 star restaurant would open in Raytown.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-68592112104734119142012-02-15T17:36:19.960-06:002012-02-15T17:36:19.960-06:00Anonymous Feb 14, 7:59am – “come on city officials...Anonymous Feb 14, 7:59am – “come on city officials get off your butts and make it so businesses don’t leave”? You think the aldermen can stop a business from moving? You think the aldermen can just call the XYZ restaurant and say, come on over and open a store here in Raytown? Better yet, why don’t you open a restaurant?<br /><br />Businesses move to other locations for various reasons. One of which is economics and profit - or the lack of it. If the residents started patronizing the local businesses more, they wouldn’t move. Plus if the business were making more sales, they would be collecting more sales tax, and the city would have additional revenue to use for city service – basically you, the residents.<br /><br />The next time you leave Raytown to spend your money, or shop on the internet because you “saved a buck or saved paying tax”, think about the fact that you are just hurting your own community.PJShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07700771381900327170noreply@blogger.com