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Yael T. Abouhalkah writes about Kansas City metropolitan issues and his columns are published on Thursday. To reach him, write in care of the Opinion desk at 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108, call (816) 234-4887 or send e-mail to abouhalkah@kcstar.com. |
It’s time for Police Chief Jim Corwin chief and his underlings to get in the same room with Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders’ prison brass and work out the key details of a jail pact.
If the Power & Light District isn’t making money now as the new hot spot in town, when will it?
Kansas Citians are spending a lot of money to improve this region’s future. But are we investing the funds wisely?
The failed recall attempt now moves off center stage, but the black cloud of doubt that hangs over Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser remains.
Policy wonks just don’t get the respect they often deserve. When it comes to leading smooth-running governments that deliver effective and efficient services to taxpayers, people such as Mike Press, Dennis Hays, Fred Siems and others are essential, even indispensable.
The summer doldrums are just around the corner in the world of Kansas City area politics and taxes, right?
In last week’s column I handed out low grades to Mayor Mark Funkhouser for not meeting most of the 10 challenges he outlined in his 2008 State of the City speech. Now it's time for the council’s report card on significant issues.
Mayor Mark Funkhouser is working on his 2009 State of the City speech for later this month. So it’s time for a report card on what has happened since he delivered his 2008 address to Kansas Citians.
Tuesday’s meeting of the Kansas City police board was great political theater. The three-hour discussion focused on the Police Department’s budget woes and had several major players.
Some of the latest Census Bureau figures are surprising — and positive. After sifting through the information, I’ve found a few highlights when it comes to the future of this region.
Superior Door Service, Inc.
Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church
Confidential Company
