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A quick reminder that the Kirkwood Social Justice Coalition will be hosting a Kirkwood City Council Candidate forum on Tuesday, March 10th, at 7pm at United Methodist. I made my thoughts on the four-person race clear in my last piece, but I encourage you to attend and form your own opionon:
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- Some grizzly new fiscal details in the February 12th City Council work session minutes: The city's capital improvements infrastructure program now apparently has a budget shortfall of $14 million. The Council is considering delaying the Kirkwood Rd, Clay Ave, and Grant's Trail extension projects, potentially forefitting millions more in federal funding the City has already been awarded for those projects
- Last week's Webster-Kirkwood Times had a couple of nice stories:
- On pg. 1, a nice update on Kirkwood City Council's continued efforts to privatize Kirkwood. I like that it notes that Missouri American has the same issues as Kirkwood Water, so even if we sell it, rates are still going to go up; it's just that we'll have kicked the can a little further down the road. These guys are moving faster than I've ever seen local government move on anything (the subcommittee had another meeting on Monday), so clearly I need to write something up before it's too late.
- On pg. 13, a nice update on 75-year anniversary of Kirkwood's Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Ebsworth House as well as the completion of a significant reservation of the property. I think this house is a helpful model of what historic preservation can be at its best: community-owned, historically faithful, well-maintained. In contrast, earlier this week the Post-Dispatch broke the news that North Taylor homeowners are suing Kirkwood to try to block the demolition of 751 N. Taylor. If we're that serious about preserving the home, why doesn't the city just use eminent domain to take over the property and make it a museum like the Ebsworth house? Completely legal! Citizens could even help contribute funds to the city!
- I was glad to see Missouri House Bill 2384, which I mentioned a couple of weeks back and would legalize single-stair housing, was passed by the Missouri House by a margin of 92-61. I remain frustrated that House Democrats universally voted no. This bill is decent policy and better politics, and it was always going to pass in deep-red MO. Dems should seek to trade their support in exchange for amendments that would strengthen the bill further, like elevator reform. Now it's the Senate's turn to take up the bill.
- If you live in Kirkwood or Glendale, express your support to Sen.Tracy McCreery: 573-751-9762 / contact form link
- If you live in Warson Woods or Rock Hill: Sen. Karla May: 573-751-3599 / contact form link
- If you live in Webster or Oakland: Sen. Doug Beck: 573-751-0220 / contact form link
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That's it for this week! Have a great weekend, everyone!
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