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    The Kansas-Missouri Border War Isn't Over
    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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    City Hall Recognizes Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell for Accreditation
    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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    Philly construction permits soar ahead of tax abatement changes
    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...
    2 views0 comments
    Public Goods for Public Dollars
    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. ...
    20 views0 comments
    Enhanced Enterprise Zone Incentive Reform in Kansas City
    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...
    8 views0 comments
    Fidelity Security Life Request for Tax Incentives, Approved by City Council on December 9, 2021
    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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    Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Union Hill Residents
    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...
    2 views0 comments
    Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Urban Planning Expert
    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...
    2 views0 comments
    Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Councilman Barnes Insults Citizen
    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...
    5 views0 comments
    Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: KC TIF Watch
    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...
    2 views0 comments
    Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: KCPS District Advisory Committee
    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...
    2 views0 comments
    Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Kansas City Public Library
    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...
    3 views0 comments
    Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Kansas City Public Schools
    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...
    3 views0 comments
    Hallmark: Are you doing okay? Seriously.
    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...
    26 views0 comments
    Kansas City Missouri Councilmember Ryana Parks-Shaw Votes No to Incentives for FSL
    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...
    3 views0 comments
    Fidelity Security Life Insurance Request for Incentives Testimony: Union Hill Neighborhood
    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...
    5 views0 comments
    Kansas City Public Schools Advocacy ENews
    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...
    34 views0 comments
    Allegory of the Secret TIF Carousel
    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...
    13 views0 comments
    KC TIF Watch Exclusive Interview
    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...
    38 views0 comments
    You’re just wrong.  This deal will pay new taxes.
    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 -...
    54 views0 comments
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