Blunt, James to tour West Bottoms site
will spend some quality time together Friday, Blunt’s office says.
The two will tour the Port of Kansas City in the West Bottoms. The port is undergoing renovations to accept barge traffic.
The Republican senator and Democratic governor will discuss federal efforts to encourage repair of roads, bridges, and other damaged infrastructure.
Long-time Kansas Citians will remember former Sen.
Kit Bond’sEmanuel Cleaver. That relationship resulted in millions of dollars in federal funds for area projects.
Perhaps the two will discuss fixed rail transit.
This story was originally published March 26, 2014 at 5:03 PM with the headline "Blunt, James to tour West Bottoms site."