Portland State
University graduate Madisen Hallberg was preparing to record a video singing
the national anthem for her virtual graduation when something unexpected happened.
A man, later identified
as Emmanuel Henreid, had been passing by Hallberg as she warmed up when he
asked the team shooting video of her if he could join. Henreid by Onry. He is a
trained opera singer. After the unplanned duet, the school posted a video of
their performance to Facebook.
Which means it has now
gone viral . . . I think you will agree their impromptu performance is so good that even if you have seen it before . . . it is worth seeing again.
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| BY GREG WALTERS |
Should the BOA Require
Nominees for City Boards
Have all their Taxes Paid
. . . TO BE APPOINTED TO A CITY BOARD?
If
you decide you want to run for a Seat on the Raytown Board of Aldermen the
State of Missouri requires ALL of your tax payments to governmental bodies in
Missouri be paid up to date. If they are not paid timely, you will not be
allowed to have your name on the ballot.
MO REV
STAT § 115.342 (2012) :: SECTION 115.342
2. (1) Any
person who files as a candidate for election to a public office shall be disqualified from participation in the election for which the candidate
has filed if such person is delinquent in the
payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes,
real property taxes on the place of residence, as stated on the declaration of
candidacy, or if the person is a past or present corporate officer of any fee
office that owes any taxes to the state.
Some
members of the Board are considering expanding the requirement to include
private citizens appointed to positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission,
Raytown Park Board and Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Private citizen boards, like the Park Board and The Planning and Zoning Commission regularly advise and make recommendations on legislation to be decided on by the Board of Aldermen.
Private citizen boards, like the Park Board and The Planning and Zoning Commission regularly advise and make recommendations on legislation to be decided on by the Board of Aldermen.
Those recommendations can have a monetary impact on taxpayers and property owners in Raytown. The Board of Aldermen can adopt a city ordinance using the same requirements as required
of elected officials to run for office.
The proposed change would raise the bar for candidates to the same level as used for the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. In this way the public can be assured those making the decisions in committees are held to the same standard as the public.
The proposed change would raise the bar for candidates to the same level as used for the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. In this way the public can be assured those making the decisions in committees are held to the same standard as the public.
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| BY PAUL LIVIUS |
Random
Thoughts . . .
Recently heard on a local television newscast when it was reported the City of Kansas City had set out new regulations to combat the Covid19 infections.
Recently heard on a local television newscast when it was reported the City of Kansas City had set out new regulations to combat the Covid19 infections.
The new directive to combat the Covid19 virus from the (City of Kansas City and now Jackson County as well) is very clear . . . . “Don’t touch anything!”
Raytown Board Meetings have a tradition of allowing public comments at the beginning of its meetings since former Mayor Sue Frank began the practice shortly after the turn of the Century. Since the return of meetings to City Hall, the practice has been reduced to a projection of a letter projected on a wall of the City Council Chambers for a couple of minutes.
- We can understand the City Administration wanting to hold down the numbers of people at meetings in view of the Covid19 virus. From our point of view a more fair process would be to allow the Public Comment to be made in person. The Mayor could limit one speaker to enter the room at a time. This would keep the number of extra people in the room under the minimum required. More importantly, it would give the public the forum they deserve.
- Heard a most interesting comment on the news tonight. Frank White wants to start removing statues in Jackson County. Seems he is offended by some of them. One news commentator suggested Executive White let the people decide on this one. There is an election coming up in November. Seems like a perfect time to ask the voters which statues they want removed in Jackson County.
Crime and Police
Overview Activity
On June 16 th, at approx. 10:15 am, officers
took a report of a strong-arm robbery that took place in a parking lot in the 11500
block of 63rd St. A woman reported that her boyfriend forcefully took her cell
phone and cars key from her.
On June 18th , at approx. 12:30 am, officers
were dispatched to a residence in the 5600 block of Ash regarding a shooting.
They found a juvenile male who had been shot in the foot. The victim was
transported to the hospital, treated, and released a few hours later. The
investigation is ongoing.
On June 19th at approx. 12:30 am, officers were
dispatched to a residence in the 10000 block of 79 St regarding a shooting.
Officers found an adult male who had been shot. He was transported to the
hospital in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.
On June 20th, at approx. 8:15, officers were
called to a residence in the 10300 block of 78th St regarding a disturbance
with a large group of family members. The family had held a gathering with
alcohol after a funeral earlier in the day, and an argument had broken out
between family members. The victim tried to intervene between two female relatives
who were arguing and was struck in the head with a bottle, causing a large
laceration. A suspect has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
On June 30th Raytown Police responded to multiple calls of shots
fired in the area of Raytown Plaza, a shopping center in the 6100 block of Blue
Ridge Boulevard. Upon arrival, police officers found a teen male who had been
shot and was deceased. He was at a smoke shop near the corner of East 63 Street
and Blue Ridge Boulevard. Police also found two adult males at the opposite end
of the shopping center, who were transported to an area hospital. One of those
two males had been shot, but it was unknown if the other male had been shot.
Their condition was unknown.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the
incident is asked to call the TIPS Hotline, 816-474-TIPS (8477.)
7 comments:
The whole purpose of restricting the number of people in the BOA Chambers is to have social distancing. There is less room in the foyer than the chambers, so there would be less distancing. The only other option would be to have the people wait outside, in the heat. It also would significantly slow down the meeting because we would have to wait for the first person to come into the chambers, give his speech, then leave. Then we'd have to do it all over with the next person. And the next, and so on and so on. There is nothing wrong with posting the comments on the television screen. Everyone gets their say and the meeting isn't slowed down. Unless, of course, there are members of the BOA who have trouble reading.
If the mayor doesn't want something said it doesn't need to be said.
Your comment is plain silly. On average there are two people who show up to speak during public comments. There is the entry way to the building, which could easily accommodate five people social distanced from each other. Open the double doors to where people pay their taxes and you will find room for another ten people. The average of "two per meeting" is accurate. Check it out on the city's webpage. All of the meetings are recorded. Just go to the user friendly city website at www.cityofraytown.mo.us and see for yourself.
Nice try. But your argument is as flimsy as a house of cards.
"If the mayor doesn't want something said it doesn't need to be said."
Ha, ha, ha. Good one. You ARE being facetious, I hope. (Just checking.)
"A 47-year-old Independence, MO, man has been charged in the abduction and shooting..."
Look at those list of charges. Why does the shooter have any ability at all to bond out?
The reserve deserves an immediate commendation, highest honor. He/she very likely could have been injured or MUCH worse. They stepped up. They saved someone's -life-.
9:50 am. That guy has a chance at bond because of a little thing called the Eighth Amendment. It says “excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed.” You ought to read it sometime.
And yes, the officer deserves a commendation, especially since he is a reserve officer.
"That guy has a chance at bond because of a little thing called the Eighth Amendment. It says “excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed.” You ought to read it sometime."
I think that they were being rhetorical. They're fed up like everyone else. That guy was a verified worthless lump that could have capably murdered two people without so much as a thought. 1 mil secured wouldn't be all that unreasonable. Or perhaps you and the kiddos could load up, bail him out for 1K, board him, put his feet up for him and serve up some virgin Mai Tais. Help him regain his delicate balance and all will be well.
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