The politicians and police departments have come out in force to support this tax renewal, along with the organizations that receive funding from COMBAT.

Just a few reminders concerning reasons to mark “NO” on this vote:

The results of County Executive Sanders’ audit has not yet arrived at the “recommendations” phase. (They are asking tax payers to approve sales taxes to fund an organization still recovering from corruption, with no proposals on what changes are being considered)

COMBAT operations expose that the drug war is an endless money hole that never ends – http://www.kansascity.com/273/story/1524617.html

Some COMBAT money goes to fund private developers through the TIF program – http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/20403

COMBAT adds to the blight caused by vacant homes – http://www.nbcactionnews.com/news/local/story/Couple-Arrested-After-Rescuing-Drug-House/-d-ohIoPZUC3l8×2Xfo4qA.cspx?rss=764

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Left leaning blogger Tony’s KC has compiled an interesting take on the “NO” vote here:  http://www.tonyskansascity.com/2009/11/combat-tax-d-day.html

The Missouri Record’s writeup on their reasons for a “NO” vote  – http://missourirecord.com/news/index.asp?article=10065