Kansas City's bus system needs your help TODAY!
May 5, 2009
In an unexpected move last night, lawmakers passed a stimulus bill that provided $12 million for St. Louis' transit system and zero dollars for Kansas City.
We support the funding for St. Louis, but Kansas City should not be left behind, particularly when our community has voted repeatedly to support public transit. Without this one-time funding, critical bus service will be cut in June.
There is still a chance to get money for Kansas City. The Senate Appropriations Committee meets at 1 p.m. today.
We need your help to convince legislators to also provide funding for Kansas City's bus system.
Please use the contact information provided below to e-mail or call the key legislators considering this issue by 1 p.m. Please give them a simple, personal message based on the following important points:
- Tell them why public transit is important to you,
- Tell them it's an outrage that Kansas City isn't getting any money, and
- Ask them to include funding for the KCATA.
Thank you for your support.
Legislator Contact Information
Please call and/or e-mail these legislators TODAY!
President Pro Tem
Senator Charlie Shields
(573) 751-9476
charlie_shields@senate.mo.gov
Majority Floor Leader
Senator Kevin Engler
(573) 751-3455
Kevin.engler@senate.mo.gov
Majority Caucus Whip
Senator Tom Dempsey
(573) 751-1141
tom.dempsey@senate.mo.gov
Minority Caucus Secretary
Senator Yvonne Wilson
(573) 751-9758
Yvonne.Wilson@senate.mo.gov
Senator Gary Nodler, Chair
(573) 751-2306
Gary.Nodler@senate.mo.gov
Senator Rob Mayer, Vice-Chair
(573) 751-3859
Rob.Mayer@senate.mo.gov
If you have time, please also contact your own State Senator today! Click here to find your State Senator's contact information.
