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| BY GREG WALTERS |
Apparently
some folks have a hard time accepting the reality of the August 7th
election results. There have been calls for boycotts of businesses who
committed the crime of allowing a yard sign asking voters to vote no on the
three tax increases soundly defeated by the voters.
We contacted
three businesses known to have been targeted by some for this vigilante style
of justice. The results are not surprising. It is also not surprising to note
that no one has officially called for a boycott.
But
through the wonders of social media, the word was sent out. This call to arms
by internet trolls should be ignored.
Trying
to hurt small business owners by boycotting their services and products makes a
much sense as biting the hand that feeds you.
By the
way, two of the businesses said they had not noticed an increase of decrease of
commerce at their locations because of a boycott. A third business, Doughboys,
located at 63rd Street and Woodson Road, has actually noted a sharp
up-tick in business.
From
all accounts we have heard, the boycott is about as successful as the campaigns
for the three tax increases!
Paul's Rant BY PAUL LIVIUSTony Jacob Launches Website
Tony Jacob is a well known activist in
Raytown political circles. He holds very strong beliefs in the need for transparency
in the running of government. He has also proven to be very adept at recovering
public information from through the use of the Missouri Sunshine Law and the
Federal Freedom of Information Act.
He has placed the information on a website
for the public to view. To access the site, USE THIS LINK . . . REAL RAYTOWN
There is a lot to see. Our favorites
were what we have re-named OPM (other people’s mail) and a column he titled “Truth
Watch”. All of it makes for some interesting reading.
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!
WITH APOLOGIES TO ALDERMAN STEVE MEYERS
Ward 5 Alderman Bonnaye Mims has been
active in politics for most of her life. She has served her community as a
Democratic Committeewoman, a State Representative, President of the Hickman
Mills School Board (the first woman to be attain the honor ), a Raytown
Alderman (the first person of her race to be elected) and, she has over 20
years of service as Election Judge for the Jackson County Board of Election
Commissioners.
Which brings us to a little drama that played
out at the voting poll located at Connections Church (formerly known as the
First Baptist Church of Raytown).
City Collector Cathy Schutte made quite
a fuss when she learned that Mims had been working at the polls as an Election
Judge.
This prompted a call to the Jackson
County Board of Election Commissioners who informed Raytown officials that Mims
is a qualified Election Judge. The Election Board spokesman also explained that Mims was not working in her home
precinct or ward. In other words, they had been completely vetted for the job
she was doing.
The assurances must not have been enough
for Ms. Schutte. Because even after the election was over she was still telling
people how Mims should not have been campaigning at the poll.
Keep in mind, Mims was not “campaigning”
at the poll. She was paid by the Election Board to serve as an election judge.
Which begs the question, why is Schutte
spinning these little stories when she knows better? It is a good question. If she brings it
up, be sure to ask her.
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| BY PAUL LIVIUS |
The Paul
Livius Report
Livius Report
Raytown
Board of Aldermen Meeting – August 14, 2018
Phyllis Goforth told the Board the Raytown Main Street Association is
preparing for the annual BBQ. Also, it
is time to sign up for the Police Academy.
Tony Jacobs said he wants the Board to ask for a State audit. He also wants the Board to place a resolution
on the April ballot to make Raytown a 3rd class city.
The Board approved the appointment of Brian Morris to the Raytown Park Board.
The Board passed a resolution approving the acceptance of a Raytown Volunteers
in Police Service grant in the amount of $7,000.On July 17, 2018, the Board of
Aldermen approved the Raytown Police Department’s submission of a grant
application to Raytown Volunteers in Police Service for the 2017-2018 Fiscal
Year. The purpose of the grant is to support the Raytown Police Department’s
public education and community support programs. Subject to Board of Aldermen
approval, the Raytown Police Department may be reimbursed $7,000.00 in Fiscal
Year 2017-2018. Eligible reimbursable expenses include but are not limited to
approved overtime assignments, purchase of any new supplies, materials,
equipment and contracting for printing or other services necessary to operate
programs such as, Citizen’s Police Academy, Safety Fairs, Coffee-With-A-Cop,
Community Forums and community requests for public speaking events by members
of the Police Department. There is no match required by the City for this
grant. The reimbursement process is the following:
1. The Police Department and Finance Department jointly submit a
request for reimbursement to the Board of Directors for Raytown Volunteers in
Police Service (RVIPS)
2. The Board of Directors for RVIPS will consider approval of the
request from Raytown Police Department.
3. Once the request is approved by RVIPS, RVIPS will notify Truman
Heartland Community Foundation* to remit a check payable to the City of Raytown
for deposit in Raytown Police Department’s grant account.
*Neither Truman Heartland Community Foundation nor Raytown Community
Foundation participate in the Raytown Volunteers in Police Service grant
evaluation process. Truman Heartland Community Foundation confirms the granting
of funds complies with the IRS 501(c) rules and regulations. At the Board of
Aldermen meeting on July 17, 2018, Alderman Mims requested a legal review of
the proposed grant. Joe Willerth, City’s Legal Counsel, conducted a review of
the information provided to the Board of Aldermen and found nothing legally
inappropriate with the proposed grant or the use of 501 (c) 3 entity to receive
contributions to be granted to cities.
The Board passed a resolution approving an agreement with Duke’s Root Control.
Utilizing the Houston Galveston area cooperative contract in an amount not to
exceed $31,550.Staff contacted Duke’s Root Control to investigate the needed
repairs. Duke’s developed a cost estimate of $28,686.05 to do this work. This
cooperative contract is through the Houston-Galveston Area Cooperative. Staff
is recommending Board of Aldermen approval to be approximately 10% higher than
this estimate, to cover unforeseen circumstances and overruns that may arise
with this underground work. Ten percent is $2,868.61 and added to $28,686.05
approximately equals $31,550.00. Current year’s budget has a line item for
$25,000.00 in sanitary contractual services, and we will use $6,550.00 out of
sanitary repair and maintenance services.
The Board passed a resolution authorizing the city administrator to
enter into an agreement with Kenton Brothers Systems for security for the
purchase and installation of a video surveillance system for Colman-Livengood
park in an amount not to exceed $26,877.On July 16, 2018 the Park Board
approved a resolution to request approval of a budget amendment to transfer up
to $35,000 from expense appropriated for fiscal year 2017-18 from Elections to
Capital Expenditures Park Improvements. Parks staff sent an RFP for a security
camera system to three businesses listed on the Kansas City Regional Purchasing
Cooperative on July 23, 2018. Parks staff recommends accepting the proposal
from Kenton Brothers Inc. to purchase and install a video surveillance system
for Colman Park not to exceed $26,877.44, in order to witness and/or prevent
crimes happening in Colman Park that are affecting the safety of our citizens
and Park users.
Comments
Mr. Mayor,
The people you called “nay sayers” was 70% of those who voted on the internet sales tax.
The people you called “nay sayers” was 68% of those who voted on the property tax increases.
The people you called “nay sayers” was 59% of those who voted on the gasoline sales tax.
Get out of the ever shrinking bubble you are living in and start listening to the people. If you do not you will surely be replaced by someone who does.
Raytown has a real problem with vicious and mean protaxers and city hall sycophants. These nasty tax and spend groupies detest any comment from the loyal opposition or from those who in good faith could not vote to approve money to a proven wasteful government.
These protaxers and their ilk on Raytown Unhinged is the worst conclave of tax grifters West of the Mississippi.
The failure leadership at City Hall needs to be removed. There needs to be a clean sweep of the BOA next election. Not one of the Aldermen voted no to putting three NEW taxes on the ballot.
"A RESOLUTION....THE APPOINTMENT OF..."
An alderman expressed his opinion. He claimed that he has been attacked online by a certain group on Facebook. More concerningly, he claimed that his family was attacked online by members of this "group". He claimed that the Facebook site enabled lies to propagate about him, his family and other members of the community.
"Demeaning...some by the administrators of this website...distasteful"
"...the group to be a detriment to our community..."
Yet the alderman chose to lend his support the applicant despite the applicant's close involvement with this Facebook group.
This man has an absolute right to express his opinion.
And he has the right to defend his family. We detected genuine concern when he spoke of them.
And the response from the organizer of this group?
Despite a recent pledge to clean up the "trash" on their Facebook group, this "admin" claimed that the alderman "...disgraced the dais...unprofessional rant..."
This alderman's comments were anything but a "rant". He demonstrated an extraordinary amount of restraint and forbearance. A great deal more tolerance than many of us would have been capable of, given what we've witnessed from that "group" in the last couple years.
And "...disgraced the dais...? What in the world does THAT mean?
Clearly, this "admin" has learned nothing from the events of the past few weeks.
Can't say that we're surprised.
Read this blog on comments and don’t get where anyone got that he was slamming voters.
I was at the meeting. I don’t think he was speaking of voters. I think he was speaking to people that were naysayers and such that continued on FB to slam one another and point fingers. Sounded to me like he was saying the Board needs to work together to figure out a solution for the future budget problems
Read this blog on comments and don’t get where anyone got that he was slamming voters.
Nope. Hypocritical how? VanBuskirk said what needed to be said and showed respect to the other parks board members by supporting their recommendation.
That applicant wouldn't have stood a chance with us either, but VanBuskirk obviously has his own "process", which is nothing but commendable.
All this mayor is capable of is running off at the mouth, IOHO. We'd have a change of heart if he were even remotely capable of producing any workable,tangible ideas to improve the City's budgetary issues...instead of spending so much time on FACEBOOK.
Absolutely agree. Although "Susan Vorbeck Brown...credentials...Raytown politics..." used together in one sentence (given that Facebook page) is a little cringeworthy, IOHO.
This non-resident repeatedly lays claim to her tiny legal imprint in Raytown as well as the fact that she grew up here (didn't we all?).
Her "Raytown life experience" doesn't take precedence over everyone else's. Although her continual references may or may not be intentional on her part, at times it may make others feel that way because just not that many people ever bother to speak up. It's pretty much always only the usual suspects.
Point is, there are SO many citizens attached to this community with huge imprints and generations of history in Raytown. They don't spend their days online hawking about their "heritage". They're property owners and business owners. They're being drowned out at times by the voices of a super tiny inner-connected group that is increasingly being viewed as disingenuous.
As uncomfortable (and admittedly a little risky, because this is one tough crowd) as it may be, we need more citizens with solid investments in this community to take a chance and cut loose. They need to step forward and offer their opinions and solutions.
Now as I've heard loud and clear, manage the city with what you have, quit taxing us for the many mistakes, not managing well and do your home work on expenditures verses income. The blame has many attached to it and it didn't start with this BOA, it has many years of coming to this point. Deal with it. You've got people in place that know struggles, budget and will work hard to get the jobs done. Stop hammering people, let them do their jobs that they were elected to do.
The Blaming of one another needs to stop.
Just skiing.
Would be nice to see more participation, so far that has not happened. The voters have made it clear that they do not want tax increases to be a part of the solution for Raytown. There is nowhere else to go but to cut more from all departments and hope that revenues and business activity increases.
Site improvements! Cool beans!
What I would like is to be able to see the comments link on top of the article. Now we have to scroll down to the comments portion at the bottom of the article that I have already read.
Also it would be great to be able to sort the comments from newest to oldest. Same situation...have to scroll past comments I have already read to get to the new ones that I haven't seen yet.
Thanks
Mims has been accused of using being a BOA as a stepping stone to seek higher office. This woman has achieved many positions than any on the board, even more than the person who loudly made the accusation. He got his nerve. A foot career doesn't even come close to her achievements.
In reading all of the rants about this woman let me ask the question, Schutte you are so fixated on Mims, is it jealously, wanting to tear her down (in your mind), because alot of your comments are racists in content? Really, what is it?
The Unhinged group that was formed by our mayor needs to stop these folks. You've called her nasty names, then when called out, hide behind,your low life leaders. We are tired of being embarrassed. This woman stands true to serving us all.
I will say this, keep coming after her, just like the votes on the taxes, people are watching, listening and when her term comes up again, the voters will speak again.
Substantiate this, please. And does she have an online social media presence where we may review her comments?
(Thanks. I didn't think so.)
As a citizen of this community, Mrs. VanBuskirk is entitled to express her views with whomever she wishes and at any time. Her involvement is welcomed.
Her record as an election official goes back to 1971, I should know, I was there when Mr. Standifer recruited her. A choice I am proud to say. She worked under many directors and trainers. She started from the office to serving out in the field. Mims entire life has always been helping others.
Now I the one that will say, she knows her rights, have practice and served helping with others civil rights. People some of these social media comments, tactics, can be very costly.
One alderman pointed out her concerns about the three taxes being put before the BOA (check the video). She voiced her concerns and said they should wait until 2019. She wasn't going to make this decision for the people. Steve Meyers immediately came on the attack about her using this as a platform to further her political career. This person later came back and reluctantly put the motion on the floor to put this matter on the ballot before the voters. Boy, was she brave. After doing this go read the attacks ever since this meeting.
Enough is enough, from the mayor on down have talked about her behind her back then smile in her face.
Tell me where's the trust, now you want her to work with you idiots.
Well guess who heard her, the voters.
I'm just saying.
The mayor attacking the voices of the people. What a leader. Since they accuse Mims for furthering her political career,
MIMS FOR MAYOR
YOU HAVE SHARED A LOT OF INFORMATION, STOOD IN YOUR TRUTH. I GET IT! YOU HAVE MY UTMOST RESPECT.
Tony Jacobs have been ridiculed, talked about, dragged through being called an idiot, by the RPD and his ex-father-in-law. Yes let's stop dancing around the truth. After what ya did to Tony, then you ran and hid behind the City's attorney's.
The more you all have insulted Tony, the more he has researched and found all of your dirt and dirty laundry. Tony we hear you, loud and clear.
Tony, thank you for withstanding the hell and being true to yourself. A man of honor. There are many people out here Tony that believes in you. Your the Man!!!
To your post - FB? how about the bars. Let's not get started. To keep people from seeing his displays of behaviors, him and his minions, along with the Chief of Police (what a team) go over to a bar off 40 highway. Check them out. Such top officials working for the people.
Oh here we go. We knew *that* was coming.
And we don't see any evidence of racism here. Unless you have bona fide evidence that any perceived mistreatment is SPECIFICALLY based on racism, just cut it.
If you haven't figured it out yet, at times you're dealing with routine, 24K garden variety cruelness in this town, which runs deep.
You're dealing with BOZOS, not racists.
That being said, we've reviewed the onslaught of anonymous personal recommendations in a mere hour or so for Ms. Mims. We certainly wouldn't be adverse to a "Mayor Mims", as we have enjoyed some of her remarks.
This forum would be a great place for her to advance and discuss any ideas she might have which might turn this city around.
So let me get this straight....personal attacks on here are OK if you don't like the person being attacked, but aren't ok if you do like the person?
WHAT? And yet we haven't been INVITED?! We need to crash this soiree! Date, time and location next time please! Will there be karaoke? Can we expect Suz? Save us a place. TIA!
Would someone please get a copy of Raytown's financial report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
If the fiduciary lied in this report it is felony punishable by incarceration.
You truly will not know what the state of Raytown is until you get the SEC report that Raytown is legally required to submit.
If you file a Freedom of Information request I bet City Hall will get real sober and maybe stop bad mouthing honorable taxpaying citizens and intimidating the electorate.
Or they will defecate in their pants in fear that you will learn the embellished truth and/or lies they may have told the federal government and bond holders.
The City's bond rating is its Achilles heal.
If City Hall wants to keep this nonsense going then it might be time to use the nuclear option.
Thanks, Mikey!
Unfortunately, we have not found a solution to the problem. Blogger is free ware and it does have its limitations.
However, we have found a way to view the most recent posts. Simply "click" on the Post a Comment link. The page will take you to the comment box. The posts are in chronological order from that point going backwards.
It is not a complete solution, but a better one than scrolling through comments you may have already read.
Those who tried to con the voters into giving the City a slush fund deserve criticism.
Those who tried to stop Three obscene NEW taxes do not deserve criticism.
Ya might wanna go stick your head back in Raytown Unhinged to soothe your sensitivity to bad things being said about bad people who are using their power to punish freedom of political expression.
The Raytown Elitist condemnation of the real people in town begats righteous indignation and yeah critical comments about them on this blog.
You know what to do if this blog is causing you any heartburn.
So we can what hear the Mayor’s Report on all the events she attended (non of which were in Raytown) again. No Thanks!
Did the Mayor or BOA ever give notice and have a public forum in each ward to present the three NEW tax proposals, give public information and get public comment?
The answer is self evident really. But it gives one perspective on the motive of bloggers in here to slam the Mayor, BOA and a host of special interest Protaxateers to include the Chamber, Raytown Unhinged, Schutte, So Called Citizens for Progress, the well maligned vicious vorbeck and the most putrid of all the Yeats quoting sycophant.
In the aftermath of the August 7 massacre it might have helped to be fully informed by the citizenry and would certainly have prompted a decision for a wise and prudent BOA to not seek three NEW taxes at once had such forums in each ward been held.
I trust you can grasp this logic and tone your sarcasm about the proper condemnation in this blog of the aforementioned Cap'n McDonough and his ship of fools seeking to loot even more tax dollars.
Andy Whiteman
Signed GJ
Hmm. That just might be the least of our worries.
Let's recruit a non-politician instead.
Suggestions?
Nominations?
VANBUSKIRK for Mayor! There's ur "nomination".
City really could use a straight shooter that buckles down, snarls back at all this pointless "drama" and doesn't give a toss about upsetting anyone's delicate little balance.
As for Mayor. Anyone but Mike McDonough. He has brought nothing but division to Raytown. His association with Facebook as a political machine has met with disaster. His rants on Facebook chastising Raytown voters for not seeing things his way demonstrates an unwillingness to listen to others. The games he and others are playing by funneling money around the city council through donations to VIPS is legally questionable. It makes a farce of any checks and balances at City Hall.
A lot of people have called for audit of city hall. I used to wonder why. Now I know why.
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I think that it's this McDonough's association with the owner of ONE of the Facebook groups that has been his undoing. The woman's MOUTH alone should be cause for general avoidance, especially when one is a public official.
He rewarded her with a proclamation. When she didn't have time to attend a city council meeting, he directed someone else to read her statement. (A city employee?)
Have other Raytown-specific Facebook pages been awarded with his "plaque"? Is it possible for a member of city staff to read my comments at council of I'm unable to attend? I think not.
Other citizens have alleged that this Mayor and Facebook leader have met for drinks. While I'm on the fence about this as I believe in freedom of assembly and am not alleging any sort of impropriety, do they not realize (or care) what this looks like?
As I see it, these behaviors are indicative of poor judgement or at the minimum a lack of impulse control.
Perhaps Raytown needs to formulate (or revise, if such a thing already exists) a more stringent code of conduct for their elected officials.
Apparently there are select individuals out there that to have "the basics" spelled out for them.
If you are referring to the comments here by not recognizing the comments here are in response to a City government that tries to sell Three NEW taxes at once, mismanages tax dollars and then uses social media to intimidate voters who voted their conscience; then possibly you too don't need to be here.
Who in their right mind would want to move to Raytown with this backdrop of failed leadership, thirst for taxes, subsidies for rich out of town corporations and a group of sell out citizens sitting in the lap of either corrupt or inept elected city officials cheering them on.
Your attempt to impune comments in this blog is not appreciated by this blogger.
I do of two businesses that have decided to not move to Raytown and at least one business that is leaving. And it has nothing to do with the comments on this blog but the with the way City Hall is acting and the intimidation of taxpayers.
I hope this sets the record of horrid straight.
Unfortunately I have to publicly address a comment that was made by Tony Jacob during his public comments at the BOA meeting on Tuesday evening. Mr. Jacob felt it appropriate to dishonor the late Alderman Steve Mock in his comments regarding the “expense” the City went to in the dedication plaque of the recently completed 83rd st bridge in which the bridge was named in Steve Mock’s honor. Mr. Jacob you owe the family and the community an apology for your shameless comments. Alderman Mock’s footprints and long standing results of community service are scattered throughout Raytown. For you to attempt to use a small token of appreciation for that mans service and dedication was one of the most shameful acts of selfishness I have witnessed in a very long time.
Steve Meyers,
Alderman Ward 4
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? A significant number of residents will tell you that this City has been dying "a slow death" for YEARS!
It's not all our fault or the "politicians" (such as they are, anyway). Land-locked town, lack of investment, financial mismanagement and demographics are key factors.
It's not like we're thrilled about the streets or the police department at the moment either. But handing this current bunch of yayhoos an endless pile of cash to squander will accomplish nothing but ultimately speed our demise.
We're going to continue to vigorously assert that we will not permit history to repeat itself.
- Identify and remove select yayhoos from office.
- Replace yayhoos with business-minded, COMPETENT, ACCOUNTABLE people that know their place.
- Present an acceptable, substantive, workable plan to the voters.
Anticipate a "yes" vote from us at that time.
And stop mindlessly whining about "revenue" until those mind-bendingly BASIC conditions are complied with.
BRAVO BRAVO
The Mayor and BOA would do extremely well if they could understand your post and embrace your points.
Oh... and maybe the BOA will not offer any more budget crippling subsidies to rich out of town developers and businesses.
But I do see the Raytown Board of Aldermen are taking the business as usual path.
They voted to raise our sewer taxes last Tuesday by 10%. And, they are scheming to find a way to raise property taxes.
Apparently six years ago in 2012 the city did not increase the property taxes in Raytown. So now they want to go back and increase the taxes because they were not increased in 2012!
I hope some of those elected to represent us are reading this, because I want them to be on notice we are watching. Did you not understand the message from the landslide defeats of the three taxes on August 7th? If you raise our taxes after being told very clearly NO then look for us to remember you next April. How does that old saying go? "Paybacks are Hell".
Of COURSE not! They don't learn. They don't listen.
Almost can't wait to see what they'll try next.
Full speed ahead, ya dilweeds!
We'll just cut them off at the pass. Again. And again after that...
For those that are not retired or disabled, perhaps everyone should get on board with supporting legislators and legislation requiring a living wage to be paid to those working so they might finally be able to have a little bit of extra income to try to get ahead instead of being part of the working poor class that has to look for public assistance just to get by. Strive to better ones self instead of trying to bring everyone elses wages and benefits down.
years. Also I am so glad that you feel that you are intelligent enough to lecture the less fortunate on
how to get by in this modern world.
Aw, c'mon now! While I agree with your comments wholeheartedly, August 23, 2018 at 8:24 AM may have recently stepped into the civic milieu and merely seeks to expand the horizons of others with all their learnin'! (Or they finally woke up after 30 years and read a book.) Regardless, their comments were indeed deserving of a minor slapdown, IMHO.
Never fret, August 23, 2018 at 8:24 AM. We'll show you the way.
"For those that are not retired or disabled, perhaps everyone should get on board with supporting legislators and legislation requiring a living wage to be paid to those working so they might finally be able to have a little bit of extra income..."
Are you kidding me? No one in fast food (for instance) should be making $15-$18 an hour.
(Especially at a few of our local FF places. Yikes.)
There is ALWAYS a way to make your way. Life is terribly rough and there is no easy way out of anything. It's trial and error all the way...whether you're 16 or 60.
Everything is peaks and valleys. We've always had to adapt to survive. And if that means summoning forth the "crazy" to return to self-sufficiency, so be it. You. Just. Work. Smarter. Harder. And more efficiently. Period.
No "legislator" is going to bestow a "living wage" upon us.
What we're NOT going to tolerate anymore however is having to pay out the nose for Raytown's poor decisions, thereby risking even further the financial futures of those citizens that ARE on the edge.
We demand to shareholders in all City decisions from here on out to prevent any and all future misallocation and waste of taxpayer funds.
"Someone" needs to buck it up alright....but it ISN'T the citizens.
The plaque would have been very nice if it truly was a dedication; however, more than half of it isn't in reference to him at all, although the Mayor's name is bolded and near center. The other Aldermen are listed as well. To me, perhaps half the plaque could stay on the bridge and the other could be used to fix a pothole.
Only a fool wouldn't be able to see the Mayor is in it for his own glory. His report list his daily schedule, a waste of everyone's time, and notice how not one thing he mentions is on helping move the city forward, just which group he pandered to the previous week.
I hope you will join me and the residents of this great town in seeing the State Audit come to fruition! Let's rebuild trust, and break down barriers.
AuditRaytown.com
Steve Mock was a very nice man who had Raytown's best interest at heart. He deserves a plaque on the bridge, but with his name only. It's sad to see at least one elected official frequently mention Mock's name in an attempt to be viewed in the same light. Ironically, Mock thought the individual was a bit of blowhard.
Come on everyone, live within your means and prioritize without needless rabbit trails and grandstanding. If the board was evaluating the purchase of a flashlight, we'd be subject to seeing them argue for an hour about battery sizes, colors and how to hold a flashlight.
Nope. Overbroad. YOUR opinion.
Suggested revision: "The mayor wants all the attention."
Suggested revision: "Not everyone likes him.'
Our observations. Our OPINIONS.
You need to go back to Raytown Unhinged. They might buy your tripe there.
A lot of people like Tony and applaud his efforts to bring some sunshine into Raytown government.
You sir owe Tony an apology.
So much for Paul Weber style negativity and the vile Protaxateers at the UN FB.
Raytown government and their cronies are proving they are slow learners. This too will cost them in the long run. Ignoring the will of the people and lashing out at the loyal opposition will naturally have adverse consequences for Raytown down the road.
I am really beginning to wonder if Raytown leaders truly know not that they know not.
Let's examine who owes an apology to whom, shall we?
Unfortunately, we need to "publicly address" a comment that was made by an alderman on a blog this week:
"Alderman Mock’s footprints and long standing results of community service are scattered throughout Raytown....one of the most shameful acts of selfishness I have witnessed in a very long time."
Not so fast, Mr. Alderman. We're nonplussed about your outrage. Don't get your Pollyanna pants all in a rumple.
Why?
The first item on the sign that drew our attention was the rather disturbing name size and placement. An inordinate amount of space was wasted listing the names of the aldermen. Predictably "straddled" atop those names was the name of this "mayor", with "Mayor..." centered and in a larger font, spaced further apart from the names of the aldermen.
Tony Jacobs: "The plaque would have been very nice if it truly was a dedication; however, more than half of it isn't in reference to him at all, although the Mayor's name is bolded and near center. The other Aldermen are listed as well. To me, perhaps half the plaque could stay on the bridge and the other could be used to fix a pothole."
EXACTLY, Tony.
A quote from or a memory of Mr. Mock should have been inscribed into the sign instead.
And we don't recall that the citizens of Mr. Mock's ward were consulted prior to the design of this plaque. Were they?
Our remarks could be attributed to being "anti-mayor", "anti-this", "anti-that"...or being merely a sartorial interpretation. We assure you that it's the latter. And that we're not the only citizens that were disappointed.
The plaque demonstrates a marked lack of creativity, and more concerningly, it evidences something far more odious.
The sign was a poignant, missed opportunity to be inclusive of the community, which is becoming more evident with each action of this "mayor" and many of the aldermen.
Tony needs a pet or a girlfriend.
August 24, 2018 at 11:00 PM
My question to Anonymous - would he know the difference?
If McDonough "loves" Raytown as much as he claims and if he has so much as a modicum of self-awareness, we would hope that he will choose to not run for another term in office, or preferably, resign immediately.
We tire of the sideshows.
Quiet down, plant !ife. You're a waste of space.
Tony, have you actually ever had your IQ tested? I have no doubt whatsoever, sincerely, that your "number" approaches or exceeds 150.
Thank you for your contributions and for your continued effort, young man.
^^^^ This right here. ^^^^
I'm fairly certain, based on the comments in one of the "Un-" groups. (not "Unhinged for a change) that it's the work of only one entity.
She should redirect her attention away from relentlessly dogging Tony and instead focus on repaying her brand spanking new mechanic's lien as well as concentrate on not being continually evicted.
Seriously, find someTHING else to obsess about.
It's getting old for ALL of us, B. A total waste of bandwidth across FB and the blogs....
The mayor SHOULD be a cheerleader for the city. KC's mayor Sly James attends events all the time. The governor attends ribbon cuttings when a company brings a lot of jobs into the state. That's what they're supposed to do!!
Some of you complain about the Un-folks on FB. Laughable.
This blog provides "entertainment" (if you want to call it that) as well!
Another non-particpant, non-contributor, non-entity chimes in, ladies and gentlemen!
Do you have anything constructive to add?
And once AGAIN!
"Another non-participant, non-contributor, non-entity chimes in, ladies and gentlemen!
Do you have anything constructive to add?"
The people that "stop by" with their snarky little one-liners really crack me up.
HUH? Who has ever stated here that this "mayor" SHOULDN'T be a "cheerleader for the city?"
This "mayor" is definitely out and about! The guy enjoys attention.
Our PROBLEM with him however is that he hasn't produced anything substantive since he was elected. He's divisive and has created some bad feelings, in my opinion.
As for my knowledge of how to run a PD... there are 2 responses. One need not understand the intricacies of a dialysis machine to know that it isnt used properly by placing the tubes through the ears. Much the same way, i dont have to have 2 decades of experience to say mishandling money and causing morale deficits are a bad thing.
Secondly, i have far more experience in most areas that i let on. i am a polymath, and yes i have taken official IQ test, I am in the top 2%, i dont make a big deal about it as others do.