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Is Petition Legitimate Obstacle To Convention Hotel?

Kansas City leaders face a big decision when it comes to the new downtown convention hotel. A group of petitioners challenging Kansas City’s plan for a the hotel has sufficient signatures to seek a public vote, and new members of city council are questioning the process of the deal. 

Guests:

  • Dan Coffey is with Citizens for Responsible Government, the organization behind the petition. 
  • Quinton Lucas is the at-large councilman for Kansas City's 3rd District.
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