Dispatches From Waldo

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2022 is nearly done. Another year in the books. And after two absolutely crazy years with the pandemic, up and down economy, wars, inflation, and…
James Baker
Oracle/Cerner is consolidating offices all over the metro signaling additional layoffs. Not great for one of Kansas City, Missouri’s biggest employers…
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March 2022

City Council in the latest round of redistricting included language that there should be consideration to expanding the number of council people that…
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February 2022

If you have dealt with finding daycare, you know that shit absolutely sucks. It’s expensive. And even if cost isn’t an issue for you, there are no spots…
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Do you ever daydream about winning the lottery? Or even just eliminating something in your budget that you might need but are overpaying for? You think…
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January 2022

3 priorities Mayor Lucas needs to focus on now and during his campaign
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December 2021

Taking KC Back, a fiercely pro-police group, failed for the second time to force a recall election on Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and at large city…
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October 2021

Dear Chief Rick Smith, where’s my money? Where is our money? That’s the question every Kansas City, Missouri taxpayer should be asking the Kansas City…
James Baker

September 2021

Recently, I watched HBO’s documentary called “100 Foot Wave.” It’s a great documentary about big wave surfers who found this hidden spot in Nazaré…
James Baker
The Kansas City Royals made public what most people already knew: they will be exploring new stadium locations in the coming years. And that includes…
James Baker
It is 10pm. Do you know where your Kansas City Public Schools’ administrative staff is at? Well…they’re probably reviewing tax incentive applications…
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The Kansas City Police budget and local control saga continued on Wednesday. A Jackson County Judge held the first hearing where the Kansas City Board…
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