The Final Word . . . BY PAUL LIVIUS
Our friends over at Nexus Raytown came out with endorsements last night. Sometimes it goes to show the most powerful messages are the ones that are made last. Thought I would share it with our readers. One final message from me to our readers . . . What are you waiting for? It is election day.. Time to go cast your vote!
Ward 1 – Greg Walters will be a recycled seasoned veteran that will be a big help for the new Raytown. Greg is a strong proponent of in transparency in government. He believes the foundation of good government can be strengthened by the free press. He has been an invaluable asset as we started up Nexus Raytown. He helped us on issues we may be at odds over, but still supported us in our objective discourse.
Greg gains our overwhelming support as Greg back in the early 90’s was the only Alderman to stand up with local families who sued to keep the cancer called Wal-Mart out of Raytown.
He has never waivered in his relentless pursuit in making Wal-Mart pay their fare share of taxes and voted against sweet-heart tax breaks that allowed Wal-Mart to run so many local businesses owners out of our town. This is in direct contrast to the corporatist Joe Creamer who never failed to Vote Yes! when Wal-Mart asked.
Greg gains our overwhelming support as Greg back in the early 90’s was the only Alderman to stand up with local families who sued to keep the cancer called Wal-Mart out of Raytown.
He has never waivered in his relentless pursuit in making Wal-Mart pay their fare share of taxes and voted against sweet-heart tax breaks that allowed Wal-Mart to run so many local businesses owners out of our town. This is in direct contrast to the corporatist Joe Creamer who never failed to Vote Yes! when Wal-Mart asked.
A NOTE FROM PAUL LIVIUS: Our March 16th edition of the Raytown Report was inadvertently deleted this past weekend. The page has since been re-linked to the Raytown Report. The following link connects to a video of the the Raytown Candidate Forum. Please use the following link to see and hear what the candidates had to say.
What is Raytown's Electronic Media saying about the Ward 1 Alderman race?
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| BY PAUL LIVIUS |
Vote Tuesday, April 2nd
This
being the last issue of the Raytown Report before the April 2nd
Election I have decided to do something a little different. Rather than
printing a list of endorsements we will publish a coloring book Greg Walters and his wife, Mecee Walters developed for his campaign.* The book was distributed to voters in Ward 1. I believe the Coloring Book gives a simple but accurate
outline what issues need addressing in Raytown.I have decided to publish it for all of Raytown.
The
candidates have sent you their message. We have noticed a distinct style
between two kinds of candidates running this year.
- Some have spent their campaign time addressing issues. It is important to take note of those candidates. They are the ones who are trying their best to let you know where they stand and how they will face the challenges before them.
- Others have spent a lot of energy on smear tactics, character assassination, and, for lack of a better term, bad behavior in the conduct of their respective campaigns.
The
candidates have had their say . . . now it is your turn. Please remember to
vote on Tuesday, April 2nd.
*In case you are wondering. Greg did the writing. Mecee did the illustrations. Greg cannot draw a straight line.
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Comments
Mary Jane impressed me with the honesty in her answers. She not start every answer with "I am a newby", like her opponent did. Yesterday she came campaigning in our neighborhood. I have not yet met her opponent. I am beginning to wonder if he is campaigning at all. None of my friends have met him either. But more than a few have met and talked with Mary Jane. You can tell she has been working hard. Anyone who campaigns in the miserable weather we had yesterday has my vote.
You go girl. You have my vote!
We second that! Mrs. VanBuskirk is a bundle of pure energy, determination and common sense. Our friends and we are very happy to vote for Greg Walters and Mrs. VanBuskirk!
The link is still functioning for those who have not had a chance to view the Candidate Forum.
I live in Ward 4 and respectfully will be voting for Mary Jane.
Susan, are you tired of being an embarrassment to the women of Raytown. Mary Jane is a woman to be proud of, who listens to her constituents, shares their concerns and views. Don't your group get tired of beating up on women. I'm waiting to see whose next. Oh, we know, but we're waiting.
Keep up the great work. Some of us know you've gone through a lot, but don't stop putting Raytown first.
If he wins this election, it's the fault of the nasty postings, vile remarks and especially the attacks on his military background. At some point when do you stop, at a lawsuit or what?
I always voted for the mayor, but watching this mess, I'm changing my vote. I urge others, take a look at how this lil group likes to beat down people they don't like, but use to like Tony when he carried their concerns and beliefs, people that don't look like them (but are intelligent), not in their club and/or the good ole boy club.
Good luck Tony!
I'm tired of it, how about YOU!
The hours are counting away until the opening doors for the election.
However, I don't think anytime soon will Raytown be back to a calm accepts of one another.
Our city is split and a lot has to do with those who don't live in Raytown, but are allowed to divide us because of the lack of leadership from our current Mayor.
This person needs to be reminded they live in Independence and need to focus on their own needs and issues. They need to cleanup the hate and lies on their Facebook page.
This person will not go away unless we have leadership that drives her out and stops running to her to carry the water.
If the "New Kid" on the block wins we will only have more hate from those in Independence.
Either way we are caught in the middle by 4 years of a lack of leadership from "A NICE GUY".
How about "PEACE" and working towards bringing people up not putting them down.
It is okay to disagree, but it does not and should not be done like "A GROUP OF BULLIES"
Raytown needs leaders who accept everyone.
Mayor - McDonough
Ward 1 - Walters
Ward 2 - Aziere
Ward 3 - Emerson
Ward 4 - VanBuskirk
Appointed Chief of Police - Yes
School Board LaShonda Orkes and Bobbie Saulsberry
School Bonds No and No
Fire District Yes and Yes
This new BOA sure has a lot of work ahead of it. I wish them good luck.
I do wonder why Raytown no longer offers recycling opportunities to resident's, The collection bins have all disappeared so we have toss old papers and magazines in with the rest of our trash.
spoke all of them other than Tony Jacob were greeted by the mayor with Good Evening.