Tom Weber of KWMU reports that 8th Ward Alderman Steve Conway has introduced a bill (Board Bill #372) that would raise taxes to pay for a city band.
From the bill: “Under and by the authority of Section 71.640 RSMo., there is hereby imposed a City band levy at the rate of 2 mil per One Dollar of assessed valuation for the purpose of supporting a municipal band.”
Word is that Conway, who is currently running unopposed, will not be seeking another term after this one.
January 29th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
Yeah, we have horrible bus service, a police coverage disparity, and many other priorities, but you know we need a band.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
“Word is that Conway is not running for another term.”
Huh? Last time I looked, Conway was on the ballot running for a new 4-year term, and running unopposed. Is he withdrawing, or did you mean that this next term will be his last?
January 29th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
A tax for a band? A career politician stepping down? I don’t know which is more farce.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Oracle, you’re right, I meant the rumor is he’s not running again. Sorry if that was confusing. I’ve changed the wording.