John Sharp

The South Kansas City Alliance wants to recognize those who have gone above and beyond their expected duties to improve south Kansas City.

On Tuesday night CenterPoint Properties will discuss demolition of the Bannister Federal Complex at a community meeting.

GO Bond Question 5 deals with lowering the fine and punishment for marijuana possession.

Question 4 includes a sales tax for economic development for a distressed tract in the inner city.

John Sharp addresses Question 3 regarding a new animal shelter and ADA-compliant buildings.

John Sharp analyzes Question 1 on the April 4 ballot: infrastructure and sidewalk repair.

South KC Perspective Recycling Center at Bannister Moves South By John Sharp A new city

The proposed Red Bridge Area Plan that will serve as a guide for future land use and zoning decisions as well as for public infrastructure improvements is scheduled to be considered by the City Plan Commission on February 7.

The city appears to be continuing to move toward submitting three different bond issues for voter approval on the April 4 ballot since a recent phone poll asked voters how they would likely vote on all three issues.

The City invests money in 135th St. Phase III and designs for Holmes, Red Bridge and Blue River roads.

Passage of bill gives south Kansas City a long anticipated change on Bannister Rd.

Current approved funding runs through December 9th. Congress must pass a resolution.

The connection of the Indian Creek and Blue River Trails makes for a nice 30-mile jaunt.

Future plans for the Bannister Federal Complex may include train access and 1.8 million sq. ft. of industrial buildings.

With 13 separate issues on the ballot besides the candidate races and yes/no retention votes on 13 judges, the November 8 ballot in KCMO and Jackson County is the longest in my memory. Although a lot of money has been spent on advertising supporting or opposing many of these issues, some very important ones have barely been publicly discussed.