Chiefs, taxes and such
The Kansas City Chiefs got a case of ass whip opened on them Sunday. Happens. The other teams try, too. ...
Tag: taxes
Spending more school tax dollars isn’t working
EDITOR: Now that some of the fuss has died down from the November election, I wanted to remind everyone that ...
Many online tools added by Platte County
NEW SOFTWARE IMPROVES ACCESS TO SERVICES Platte County has announced the launch of a new software program designed to streamline ...
Bond issue question will go to Platte R-3 voters
A $62 MILLION PROPOSAL TO BE DECIDED IN APRIL The Platte County R-3 School District will have a bond issue ...
Park Hill has two levy increase proposals on April ballot
ONE FOR SALARIES, ONE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS In an email to patrons, the Park Hill School District says “to maintain ...
Tracking mental health services in the county
EDITOR: Recent efforts to increase funding for mental health services in Platte County failed to address the actual demand for ...
The River Market, press secretaries, local politics
I’ve become a fan of the River Market area in Kansas City. It’s a good place to kill a few ...
Missouri tax revenues drop for first time in decade
A DECREASE OF $70 MILLION FROM LAST YEAR by Rudi KellerMissouri Independent Missouri is heading toward its first fiscal year ...
Tax and spend, TV news
Platte City has placed proposed new taxes on the ballot for hotel stays and marijuana sales and it just screams ...
County’s sales tax revenue increases by 3.68%
THAT'S CLOSE TO HISTORIC AVERAGE Platte County sales and use tax receipts exceeded 2023, breaking a record that only stood ...
Using county commission ‘logic’
EDITOR: I was just reading your Between the Lines column online and in particular your comments on the “forever tax." ...
How is a ‘forever’ tax fair?
EDITOR: There is much to say about this. Most of which I said from the podium at the meeting. The ...
Even Fricker’s favorite talking head thinks his stance is ‘cringe’
Cringe. Pete Mundo, conservative talk radio host at KCMO in Kansas City, scored some points with a late but effective ...
Voters will decide on hotel/motel sales tax
FUNDS FOR CITY INFRASTRUCTURE, ATTRACTIVENESS In the spring election, several issues will be decided by Platte City voters. One of ...
Marijuana sales tax on ballot in Platte City
THREE PERCENT SALES TAX ON RECREATIONAL WEED PROPOSED There aren’t currently any operating marijuana dispensaries within Platte City, though one ...
Can you guess who does have a ‘forever tax?’
On Friday, Dec. 20 the price of a gallon of gas was $2.43 on North Oak in Kansas City. At ...
Commission has disenfranchised voters
EDITOR: On Monday, Dec. 16, the Platte County Commission board has officially disenfranchised the voters of Platte County. This three-person ...
No excuse for commissioners’ arrogance
EDITOR: There is no excuse or justification for the Platte County Commissioners' arrogant notion that they can choose not to ...
Scott Fricker’s excuses are lame
To Scott Fricker, Platte County Commissioner: Your recent letter to the editor contained some of the lamest excuses for not ...
Remember, elections only count when commissioners say they do
Remember, your vote doesn’t matter unless the Platte County Commission says it does. So be sure to run your opinion ...
