Kansas City Monorail Plan Pulled Back Due to Ballot Language Issues
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What happened
A citizen-led proposal was introduced that would have funded a citywide transportation plan, including a monorail connecting Kansas City International Airport to several parts of the city. The plan was set to go before voters but was pulled back at the last minute due to issues with the ballot language, which was described as containing typos and unclear wording. The plan was bundled with other projects, such as new bus service, park upgrades, and a transit hub at Union Station.
Why it matters
The plan required voters to approve two long-term sales tax measures to fund the project, with one tax being locked in for 40 years. The cost of the plan was estimated at roughly $100 million a year. The proposal also carried the potential to pull funding from the existing bus system of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for 30 years.
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Who's involved
- Kansas City International AirportThe airport is functionally integrated into the city's infrastructure and future development plans.
- Kansas CityThe city is the location where the proposed infrastructure project was intended to operate.
- city councilThe City Council is the legislative body that governs the city and was responsible for the plan.
- Quinton LucasThe Mayor of Kansas City commented on the plan, questioning if it was a 'responsible expenditure of public funds.'
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The entities involved
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Kansas City International Airport
airport in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Kansas City
city in Missouri, United States, that is one of two county seats of Jackson County and the largest city in Missouri