TGIF

Back in KC after a business trip CA, got nailed by the storms in MN on Wed and got to stay overnight in Bloomington compliments of Delta. Life on the road.

Last post struck a nerve with some...maybe some folks do care. A couple of other items regarding Mary Hoy's "info" mail. Despite what she thought she heard, they are not laying "fiberglass" pipe for water. I felt that was kind of odd, never heard of that...the pipe really is a type of PVC. She mentioned all the arrangements needed to be made to accommodate the temporary road closure. While she pointed out the emergency crew aspect, she missed a biggie...if you have school age children. Disruption of school bus service. If you have kids you know the buses run pretty much on schedule, so when the bus doesn't appear anxiety levels rise. The buses in fact had to re-route because of the Potomac closing. A sign of things to come.

Today's KC Star has an interesting piece, "The politics of anger", page 1. Focus is, of course, the current town hall meetings across the country. If you didn't read it, here is an interesting quote. "You can't change policy without a tidal wave that translates (unfocused) public opinion into something that registers with politicians" Todd Gitlin, Columbia University. My point is this. A year ago there was anger over the closing of the BRB. Politicians, KCMO, County, City flocked to the site for a photo op and pontification. One year later...? I mentioned three BOA meetings ago in public comments my concern over the lack of "passion" I perceived from the Mayor and BOA. It is not discussed at meetings other than "nothing new" comments from Jerry. No comments from aldermen, especially West side aldermen. Moribund. That is how I would describe our elected officials. It goes beyond the inconvenience of the work around of construction. I think Alan York got it right at the birthday celebration. The development around WL and Barry Road are the biggest threat to the lake and our community. Concerned? Frustrated? I suggest you call your elected officials (and WLIC board members). Better yet, show up at the next BOA, and during the public comment section ask them what they are doing...or you can just follow Mary's advice and call Ed Ford (good luck). You make the call...on what to do.