
Nathan Duvall
- Apr 27
- 3 min
The Kansas-Missouri Border War Isn't Over
RealClearPolicy.Com David Stokes and Michael Farren April 27, 2022 Missouri and Kansas are no strangers to border conflict. No, we’re...
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kctifwatch
- Jan 28
- 12 min
City Hall Recognizes Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell for Accreditation
Below is the written transcript taken from the video on January 20, 2022 [Councilwoman Melissa Robinson] I am very pleased to acknowledge...
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Nathan Duvall
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Philly construction permits soar ahead of tax abatement changes
Our note: The spike in applications and developer claims are strikingly similar to the pattern in other cities including KC. Many say...
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Nathan Duvall
- Jan 6
- 4 min
Public Goods for Public Dollars
Blogger's note: It's a big change: Eco Devo being held accountable for delivering equity and public benefits. Not easy but worth it. ...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 20, 2021
- 2 min
Enhanced Enterprise Zone Incentive Reform in Kansas City
The Enhanced Enterprise Zone, or "EEZ" as it is more commonly known, is a special incentive program to entice developers who are building...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 19, 2021
- 5 min
Fidelity Security Life Request for Tax Incentives, Approved by City Council on December 9, 2021
Ordinance 211016 passed with an 11-1 vote. We thank Councilwoman Ryana Parks-Shaw for having the courage to walk her talk. Fidelity...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 19, 2021
- 2 min
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Union Hill Residents
Below is the testimony in opposition by two residents living within the projects boundaries, both with grave concerns over issuing of...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 19, 2021
- 4 min
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Urban Planning Expert
Below is the written transcript of the testimony given in opposition to incentives for Fidelity Security Life by a former Urban Planner...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 18, 2021
- 2 min
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Councilman Barnes Insults Citizen
Following is the written transcript taken from the testimony given in opposition to incentives for Fidelity Security Life by a resident...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 18, 2021
- 1 min
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: KC TIF Watch
Below is the written transcript of the testimony given by KC TIF Watch in opposition for incentives for Fidelity Security Life. Much of...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 18, 2021
- 1 min
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: KCPS District Advisory Committee
Below is the written testimony given by the Kansas City Public Schools District Advisory Committee Chair Hello again, Chairman Barnes and...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 17, 2021
- 1 min
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Kansas City Public Library
Below is the written transcript for Kansas City Public Library Hello, I'm Janice Bolin, the director of finance at Kansas City Public...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Kansas City Public Schools
Below is the written transcript for Kansas City Public Schools. Hi Kathleen Pointer Kansas City Public Schools. Sorry not to be joining...
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Nathan Duvall
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
Hallmark: Are you doing okay? Seriously.
Hallmark is privately owned, so we don’t know their financial position. But to put it bluntly, from several indirect indications, one of...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 12, 2021
- 1 min
Kansas City Missouri Councilmember Ryana Parks-Shaw Votes No to Incentives for FSL
Below is the written transcript from Councilmember Ryana Parks-Shaw's testimony in opposition to incentives for Fidelity Security Life...
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kctifwatch
- Dec 12, 2021
- 4 min
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Union Hill Neighborhood
Below is the written transcript for Union Hill Neighborhood Association's testimony. Mr. Chairman and committee, my name is Adam...
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Nathan Duvall
- Nov 30, 2021
- 3 min
Kansas City Public Schools Advocacy ENews
November 30, 2021 The grassy area near 27th Street, between Main and Grand, could soon be home to a new office tower — one funded in part...
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Nathan Duvall
- Nov 10, 2021
- 2 min
Allegory of the Secret TIF Carousel
Urban Myth, TIF Humor, Moral Allegory, or Conspiracy Theory that makes too much sense? You choose. We keep hearing versions of this...
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Nathan Duvall
- Nov 5, 2021
- 3 min
KC TIF Watch Exclusive Interview
We sat down with the director of a local health fund for the uninsured to ask about proposed property tax abatement for the Fidelity...
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Nathan Duvall
- Oct 21, 2021
- 4 min
You’re just wrong. This deal will pay new taxes.
Welcome to our world. Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTS) are required. Yes, Fidelity Security Life even promises more than the minimum -...
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