Statement by Unified Government Commissioner Mike Kane 2012 Unified Government Budget

Statement by Unified Government Commissioner Mike Kane

2012 Unified Government Budget

As a Unified Government Commissioner, I support the economic development successes Wyandotte County is experiencing. Developments like Village West, Hollywood Casino and LiveStrong Sporting Park are positive for the entire city and will help us make improvements and start new developments in older parts of the city, such as redevelopment of the Indian Springs mall.

I have never believed the misinformation put out by the Wyandotte County Taxpayers League, a small group labeled “the gang that can’t shoot straight” in a recent Kansas City Star editorial.

My opposition to the 2012 Unified Government budget had nothing to do with their unfounded allegations. My no vote was a protest against the timing of the budget vote, nothing more. I felt with three new Commissioners we all needed more time to review the budget and receive additional information. The Unified Government faces financial challenges like many cities, but the budget plan is sound. 

I work hard to be an independent voice representing the best interests of the entire community, not just my district. I am a proud Union member, but I have no time for “gangs” or alliances which are damaging to the Commission and the community.  

3 months ago