Kansas City Mayor Sly James continued his infrastructure bond tour of Kansas City by visiting with KCRAR REALTOR® members last Wednesday, February 8.
Speaking to a full audience in the scenic Carriage Club, Mayor James, accompanied by City Manager Troy Schulte, did not pull any punches when addressing the assembled about the overall nature and cost of his GO bond initiative. Emphasizing the urgent need to address the city’s decaying infrastructure, Mayor James said “now is the time to invest in Kansas City and keep our momentum going.” Speaking to a full audience in the scenic Carriage Club, Mayor James, accompanied by City Manager Troy Schulte, did not pull any punches when addressing the assembled about the overall nature and cost of his GO bond initiative. Emphasizing the urgent need to address the city’s decaying infrastructure, Mayor James said “now is the time to invest in Kansas City and keep our momentum going.”
The bond initiative, an $800 Million investment, is aimed at improving Kansas City’s infrastructure, specifically its roads, sidewalks, curbs, bridges, flood control and ADA compliance on public buildings. On average, this would involve an annual property tax increase of $8 for a city resident with a $140,000 house and $15,000 vehicle. Funds raised would be matched by appropriated Federal funds, and, should the initiative prove successful, result in a twenty-year improvement project that would span the city. The bond initiative, an $800 Million investment, is aimed at improving Kansas City’s infrastructure, specifically its roads, sidewalks, curbs, bridges, flood control and ADA compliance on public buildings. On average, this would involve an annual property tax increase of $8 for a city resident with a $140,000 house and $15,000 vehicle. Funds raised would be matched by appropriated Federal funds, and, should the initiative prove successful, result in a twenty-year improvement project that would span the city.
Kansas City, Missouri voters will decide the fate of the bond package, appearing on the ballot as Question 1, Question 2 and Question 3, at the polls on Tuesday, April 4th. For more information on the proposal go to www.progresskc.comKansas City, Missouri voters will decide the fate of the bond package, appearing on the ballot as Question 1, Question 2 and Question 3, at the polls on Tuesday, April 4th. For more information on the proposal go to www.progresskc.com
