Kansas City’s habit of dismissing the voters who say no

By: Patrick Tuohey

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: August 29, 2026

Words: 884

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Kansas City leaders can seem contemptuous of the voters they answer to. The Royals stadium deal, pushed through without a public vote, is the latest example. That hostility goes back more than a decade — and former Mayor Sly James’ recent column is the latest reminder.

James begins an Aug. 23 essay by chastising those he calls CAVE people — citizens against virtually everything — a slight he has used since at …

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