
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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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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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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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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Nathan Duvall
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1 min
TIF and Political Contributions
Airport drama is not in our lane. But it is a useful case study for TIF watchers. This One Big Deal drew a level of scrutiny that City...
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kctifwatch
- Sep 21, 2021
- 5 min
Hotel Bravo?! Oh Hell No!
Apologies for the profanity, but this is getting ridiculous. [UPDATED 10/9/21] - On Thursday, October 7, 2021, Kansas City Missouri's...
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kctifwatch
- Jun 21, 2021
- 5 min
Lux Living, LLC Request for Tax Abatement for Katz Redevelopment, June 16, 2021
Please contact City Hall by end of day Wednesday, July 14th and let them know you oppose incentives for Katz. CLICK HERE FOR CONTACT...
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kctifwatch
- Jun 12, 2021
- 1 min
Lux Living, LLC Request for Incentives Katz Project as Proposed
The Coalition for Kansas City Economic Development Reform does not support tax abatement for the Katz project as proposed. It has no...
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kctifwatch
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
Issues Forum: Katz Development at Westport & Main
Please join us on Tuesday, March 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. for a civic discussion to learn more about one of Kansas City’s iconic National...
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kctifwatch
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
The Incentive Reform we need in Kansas City
The current ordinance being introduced at City Hall is just not going to get us there. Our official position with regards to the...
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kctifwatch
- Apr 18, 2021
- 2 min
Kansas City Council members introduce tax incentive reform measure
Kansas City, Missouri - Tax incentive reform aims to hold all school districts harmless within the City of Kansas City and focus...
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kctifwatch
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent tells City Hall, "Enough is Enough"
An impassioned plea from Dr. Mark Bedell sent in a letter from KCPS' Advocacy News asked KC residents to unite against unfair deals.
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kctifwatch
- Apr 18, 2021
- 2 min
Coalition for Kansas City Economic Development Reform condemns proposed incentives as racist.
If Black Lives (Really) Matter to this City Council, a strong Council majority will dismiss these brazen tax giveaway proposals.
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kctifwatch
- Apr 18, 2021
- 3 min
Kansas City Public Schools Continue to Lose on Kansas-Missouri Border War
Voters might like to know that a similar deal is being worked out for “BlueScope Steel”, an Australian corporation.
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kctifwatch
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
The Coalition for Kansas City Economic Development Reform puts City Hall on Notice (again)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: Ordinance No. 180928 The Coalition for Kansas City Economic Development Reform has released the following...
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kctifwatch
- Aug 19, 2020
- 2 min
Is Economic Incentive Reform on the Horizon for Kansas City, Missouri?
Updated 11/8/20 - Ordinance 200497 to be taken up in the Neighborhood Planning & Development Committee on December 2, 2020, 1:30pm on the...
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