tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post8862043836292712019..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: RAYTOWN'S LEADING NEWS SOURCEGreg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-44203847430809069372015-03-11T00:14:34.030-05:002015-03-11T00:14:34.030-05:00Raytown is better off with with her out of office,...Raytown is better off with with her out of office, The person who replaced her is better in every aspect. I am happy that Raytown has a new perspective on things, and that they are taking a big leap in a new direction for the better. Do they not deserve it, I believe that they do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-72920179350923241562015-02-15T10:59:50.461-06:002015-02-15T10:59:50.461-06:00Someone finally understands the problem. Thanks f...Someone finally understands the problem. Thanks for the post Anonymous 10:18 p.m.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-30222701308604037672015-02-15T08:47:55.497-06:002015-02-15T08:47:55.497-06:00I will believe that Anon 10:18 is full of it until...I will believe that Anon 10:18 is full of it until they can provide specific details. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-21790505885733779582015-02-14T22:18:58.206-06:002015-02-14T22:18:58.206-06:00There is over-staffing at City Hall but it is not ...There is over-staffing at City Hall but it is not just in the police department. SHarma has surrounded himself with high paid staff to insulate himself from the public. Pat, the problem does no end upstairs. There are a lot of highly paid police who do not go out on 12 hour shift patrols and who do not supplement their income by working at Walmart and HyVee. Don't close your eyes to that problem. The disparity between command staff and the rank and file tells the real story of an over-staffed p.d. in Raytown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-84699910609069090102015-02-12T14:15:15.755-06:002015-02-12T14:15:15.755-06:00All Police Departments are expensive. They carry h...All Police Departments are expensive. They carry huge liabilities because they carry guns<br />They carry guns to help protect the People<br />The more they are engaged in their craft the more likely something bad could happen to them<br />The Military is expensive. Would you expect our soldiers to go into combat without good equipment? The Police are at times engaged in combat with Criminals who are not much different than Terrorists <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-59337131882932921022015-02-12T12:00:58.851-06:002015-02-12T12:00:58.851-06:00The SUVs the police departments are all going to a...The SUVs the police departments are all going to are specific to police departments needs. Look inside one; learn about its features then you will understand why all the police department s are upgrading to them. If you want to complain I guess you could say why don't they still have the 1972 model cars they were solid. Or why don't they ride bikes instead. Why why why and so onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-7670554831149450102015-02-12T10:32:06.982-06:002015-02-12T10:32:06.982-06:00Pat for City Marshal?!?!?!Pat for City Marshal?!?!?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-72406112557832786492015-02-12T09:30:38.945-06:002015-02-12T09:30:38.945-06:00Ya, our Raytown Police have it so good.
That’s why...Ya, our Raytown Police have it so good.<br />That’s why we are so under staffed. I believe the<br />count is now eleven officers short. Raytown Police<br />I am sad to say are some of the lowest paid officers in<br />the area. Every one of us should walk up to our Police <br />men and women and thank them for their service. I know<br />quite a few of our Police Officers and I have never heard<br />them complain about their pay. However almost all of them<br />work 12 hour shifts and still have to work after hours and<br />days off at places like WalMart and HyVee to make ends meet.<br />As far as the “fancy cars and SUV’s” equipment wears out<br />and has to be replaced. Most Police Departments are<br />going to SUV’s. these are NOT designer series SUV’s.<br />The brave “Anonymous” 7:04 & 7:22 seem to want to blame<br />the Police Department for Raytown’s financial problems.<br />They could not be more wrong.<br />Next time you see one of our aldermen ask them<br />how many millions the WalMart deal has cost the taxpayers<br />of Raytown. That’s where most of your street lights<br />and street repairs have gone.<br />Really “Anonymous” complainers, the blame actually falls on your<br />shoulders and the voters of Raytown. You keep electing<br />people that care more for the big corporations than they care for <br />this town. <br />So. if you just love to complain, keep voting the incumbents back<br />to make you happy.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-70331775500209956752015-02-12T07:22:23.703-06:002015-02-12T07:22:23.703-06:00Don't forget it is not the police that set the...Don't forget it is not the police that set their budget. It is the City council on the advise of their staff and recommendation of the mayor's office. The problem is not especially the one wearing the unifrom but the one those who are afraid to say no at some of the demands they receive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-34828562623351087602015-02-11T19:04:29.399-06:002015-02-11T19:04:29.399-06:00Probably have better roads, infrastructure, code e...Probably have better roads, infrastructure, code enforcement, etc if the Police dept didn't eat up half the city's budget. Oh that's right more salary more pension, more top heavy rank more fancy cars and SUVs will make Raytown a safer place to live. I've never been more frightened living anywhere than I feel living in this town. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-12228219586714268402015-02-11T08:09:27.425-06:002015-02-11T08:09:27.425-06:00
I don’t know Chris Rathbone nor do I know Steve
G...<br />I don’t know Chris Rathbone nor do I know Steve<br />Guenther but, PLEASE people of ward 2 do NOT<br />vote for Jim Aziere again!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-13465059291612778402015-02-11T08:03:57.360-06:002015-02-11T08:03:57.360-06:00And a GUN!!!!And a GUN!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-39903774074644055692015-02-11T06:52:00.810-06:002015-02-11T06:52:00.810-06:00Last summer a streetlight near my home was burned ...Last summer a streetlight near my home was burned out. So I took a picture of the pole number and emailed it to the city. They had it fixed in less than a week. I don't know who owns the pole or light for that matter. What difference does it make. The cost in electricity for the light is going to be the same in Kansas City as it is in Raytown. One of the reasons we pay taxes is for the city to have streetlights put in place and maintained. <br /><br />Why are some areas well lit and other not? Can't really say. I do know you could play baseball at night under the lights up at City Hall. But if you are going for a walk in some of our city's neighborhoods at night you'd better carry a flashlight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-90183685985635755142015-02-10T21:27:31.615-06:002015-02-10T21:27:31.615-06:00You can always tell from going from Kansas City, i...You can always tell from going from Kansas City, into Raytown, the number of street lights drops dramatically. However, from what I understand, in Raytown, the street lights are owned (and operated) by KCP&L, and not the city. If a street light is out, you do not call the city, you have to call (email) KCP&L. In Kansas City, they take care of their own street lights, and if one is out you have to inform the city. If they where to add more street lights, what streets would get them, and who would pay for them? Just curious. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-85375494621262333762015-02-10T15:49:34.021-06:002015-02-10T15:49:34.021-06:00Much of the 350 area is an embarrassment. Between...Much of the 350 area is an embarrassment. Between the abandoned car lots and the run down body shop, there are plenty of eyesores. Maybe the city can get a grant from WalMart to spruce things up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-76995634549390118462015-02-10T12:17:01.941-06:002015-02-10T12:17:01.941-06:00Bordners on 50 HW is for sale that is a surprise ...Bordners on 50 HW is for sale that is a surprise 3.5million. Also the drive in bank on 65th Raytown Road is closed and for sale. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-38343577446037994872015-02-10T12:10:42.659-06:002015-02-10T12:10:42.659-06:00I turn out of my driveway every morning around 6:4...I turn out of my driveway every morning around 6:40 a.m. There is always a young girl at a T-intersection in front of my house, waiting for the bus. There are not enough street lights to make her visible. I always think of what a dangerous situation that is. I agree that street lights should be an issue of concern.<br /><br />As far as upgrading the aesthetics of City Hall.... I don't think that's a particularly bad idea. I think I have a better one though. Why not increasing aesthetic improvements to Hwy 350 and Raytown Rd? Such improvements would be an opportunity to showcase the visual pride of our community to tens of thousands of people. I imagine we have less of an opportunity to do that with city hall upgrades. Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-88462539750646240382015-02-10T11:13:34.922-06:002015-02-10T11:13:34.922-06:00Sue Frank is a good person, 1:54 must have an axe ...Sue Frank is a good person, 1:54 must have an axe to grind.GADSDENnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-64347437232661551992015-02-09T18:20:32.721-06:002015-02-09T18:20:32.721-06:00I think your comments are unfair towards Sue. She ...I think your comments are unfair towards Sue. She is a good person and I trust her judgment. If two people read a document there will probably be some disagreement on the interpretation. I noticed you were not very specific in what you did not like about the Charter. Why not share your vision for Raytown?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-21114033267259378232015-02-09T13:54:57.195-06:002015-02-09T13:54:57.195-06:00It was quiet evident that Sue Frank MAY have read ...It was quiet evident that Sue Frank MAY have read the charter but she didn't understand it. Almost all of the questions she asked could have been answered IF she had read the charter and if she has all the understanding she said she had about charters.. Maybe she isn't as smart as she thinks she is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com