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The Monday Poll: What about the minimum wage showdown in Kansas City?


Supporters of a higher minimum wage showed up last Thursday at City Hall.
Supporters of a higher minimum wage showed up last Thursday at City Hall. along@kcstar.com

The highly contentious debate over raising the minimum wage in Kansas City is scheduled to get resolved on Thursday by the City Council. But after that, the courts and lawyers may take over.

Mayor Sly James has said he wants the current council, which leaves office at the end of the month, to make a decision on the issue. Recent meetings have included conflicting testimony about the effects of a higher minimum wage on workers and businesses. Opponents have indicated lawsuits are ahead if the wage is increased.

We’d like to know your views. Mobile users, go here. Results usually are posted online on Tuesday afternoon and in print on Wednesday.

This story was originally published July 10, 2015 at 7:01 PM with the headline "The Monday Poll: What about the minimum wage showdown in Kansas City?."

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