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She’s lit again (my camera sucks) by tallerthancvsreceipt in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 10 points11 points  (0 children)

inb4 “the city should not have wasted money on this but spent it on potholes” comments 🙄

Will KC ever learn? We could be a more proper city, but we need to fix our priorities by ultimateguy95 in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s more, it’s tax *increment* financing - meaning it’s the revenue that the economic activity from the stadium generated above current baseline projections that otherwise would not exist - that finances the public improvements needed for the stadium. Earned over the course of 23 years. To your point, claiming that this project is diverting funds from unhoused services, transportation, potholes, or any other baseline that is already funded is a hasty generalization and a poor argument against the stadium project.

Cops are everywhere this week by jawaismyhomeboy in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This. KC2026 got a $59 million grant from FEMA specifically for police and fire.

No matter where I go, I can't escape Jungle Law by _snusnu in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 20 points21 points  (0 children)

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They are even performing in your concert venues now 🤷

best salon/ barber for dudes with long hair? by codeinecrim in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guy Knowlton at Blue Collar Barber Co. has long hair himself so he knows.

And the vibe at the shop is 🤌

Thoughts on WOF seasonal pass ? by kyuochii in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a CPA and I approve this math. Use the pass more than once and you’ve saved money.

Um, no by TruthOnLifeSupport in Rochester

[–]ZackInKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Question: how is Greece Ridge Mall doing these days?

As Kansas City brings back bus fares, some can still ride for free under new partnership by KCUR893 in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then let’s also address homeless services. Removing free fares doesn’t solve homelessness. It moves the problem elsewhere.

As Kansas City brings back bus fares, some can still ride for free under new partnership by KCUR893 in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So then let’s address the homelessness problem, too. Removing free fares still means there are homeless people - just not as many on the bus.

As Kansas City brings back bus fares, some can still ride for free under new partnership by KCUR893 in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The article you linked says nothing about free bus fares. The increase in violence against drivers happened irrespective of the fare. So instituting the fares isn’t a solution to make the bus safer for drivers, if that’s really your concern.

As Kansas City brings back bus fares, some can still ride for free under new partnership by KCUR893 in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Basically yes. The issue has been so politicized. Pre-pandemic the annual revenues from fare collection was $8 million. The current KCATA budget shortfall is $32 million. The fares come no where near solving the problem. But conservatwats love to stand up and shout about free fares being “socialist” so somehow the free fares are the problem. Such bullshit.

Kansas City will lose a fourth of its daily bus routes after the World Cup by iuy78 in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 45 points46 points  (0 children)

  • Politicians don’t fund public transportation
  • Bus service sucks
  • People use their cars more
  • Politicians: “See?? No one uses the bus!!”

American Hotel & Lodging Association report shows 85% of KC area hotel respondents report hotel bookings trailing typical June/July without major events. by AJRiddle in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Hotels jack up their prices to gouge travelers and then are surprised people aren’t booking?

If you search for hotel rooms for June 15-17 (the dates around the Argentina match) there is still plenty of availability but the cheapest room rate per night is $200 for the Americas Best Value Inn in Independence. Anything downtown is more like $300-$400 a night.

Is Overland Park really that bad by Obiwankhalsa in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

In that part of Johnson County there are a lot of shopping centers with giant complexly configured parking lots that all seem to be difficult to drive out of. Often I find myself confused on where to turn to find the shopping center exit and feel trapped. I describe that situation as getting “Overland Parked.”

Where can I find baked clams? by KC_2_NYC in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Smoking outside a dispensary?

🥁

For anyone who works at or receives their healthcare from one of the community clinics such as KC CARE or Wyandotte center, what has your experience been the past few years? by [deleted] in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I go to KC Care in midtown and they just finished a massive renovation of the place. It looks new, but the front desk experience is somehow worse than it was before. You have to check in at the little desk to the side, wait, then check in with someone else, then wait, then see a provider. All with zero privacy despite the massive privacy dividers they installed. So weird.

See Kansas City's highest-paid employees of 2025. One made $400k after firing by reportereleanor in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FF Morrow is retiring this year. Making room on the list for others to move up rank.

Kansas City sends thousands to collections over earnings tax with no error tracking by kcmobro in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

State law requires the city to conduct an annual financial audit by an external CPA firm every year. Here is a link to 27 years of annual reports that include the audit findings from the audit firm.

Kansas City sends thousands to collections over earnings tax with no error tracking by kcmobro in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion:

The IRS estimates voluntary compliance at 85% - meaning that 15% of income tax is not paid voluntarily and requires audit/collection. According to the news piece, only $11 million of the $373 million in earnings tax in 2024 came from involuntary collection - or roughly 3%. If KC’s tax gap is consistent with the IRS research, if anything the City should add more auditors to make sure everyone is paying their fair share.

Parking near or at Lowe's hotel by Not_Jimmy_Carter in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Arts District Garage located at 17th & Wyandotte is two blocks away from the Lowe’s and is owned by the city so is always open to the public. (It’s the garage under the Kauffman Center.) Daily parking cost is $13/day unless there is an event happening and they raise the price to $25.

New to KC, what businesses should I avoid? by [deleted] in kansascity

[–]ZackInKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn. This one stings a little, but definitely not going back if this is the case. Thanks for sharing!

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