About Blue Springs

May 18. 2008 10:00

Wonderful information and I sure think the citizens of Blue Springs should be allowed to vote on this issue and not just one person (Mayor Ross) have the final say. I do hope they will again revisit the park issue. Thanks for listing the outstanding committee members. That is an impressive group. Jonna Merritt

Jonna Merritt

May 28. 2008 05:29

What a shame that Ross didn't give consideration to all the research those on Renew the Blue did, or to how much their recommendations are needed and could benefit the city and those of us who live here. Has Ross been to our pool or our parks and noticed what improvements are needed? Did he do the research that the Renew the Blue members did? The members backgrounds were varied, representing many areas of B.S., and I don't think their recommendations were made lightly -- they were made with the best interests of Blue Springs in mind. It seems as if Mayor Ross is more interested with how he looks ("Not on my watch....") than what is best for Blue Springs. Too bad for Blue Springs!

Darlene Mehaffie

June 7. 2008 11:51

If this is what we have to look forward to for the next 4 years, then all the progress that Blue Springs has made over the past 4 years will be wasted.  We are just now seeing how beneficial it is for new businesses to come to Blue Springs (Just look at Adam Dairy and I-70).  The benefits that Blue Springs would have gain far outweigh the small sales tax that was being proposed.  Keeping our Park maintained and the new outdoor water facility would have drawn more families to Blue Springs, which brings in more taxes and businesses (since businesses like to setup shop in growing communities).

If Ross keeps the "Not on my watch...." attitude we can expect to see improvements in Blue Springs stop and we all can sit back and watch Independence and Lees Summit continue to make good decisions on improving there communities and attracting businesses and families.  All Ross did by taking the stance he did was not give the people who live in the community the opportunity to vote on the tax increase.  If the people vote for it and it passes, then that is not on him but the voters.  As citizens I hope there is something we can do to overturn Mayor Ross's decision and get this on the ballot so the people can decide.

Shawn Mehaffie

June 9. 2008 21:00

As I read the statements above I cannot help but ask..."Dear Mr. Ross, what is your motivation and/or intention for slowing down the progress in this city?"

Your rubber stamp would be much appreciated in the form of support.

I am on the Renew the Blue committee and as stated above, none of these decisions or recommendation were without prudent discussion and forethought.  Many intelligent persons such as yourself openly argued points for and against every last issue.  I wish you had been there.  Had you participated in such an important event before taking on the mayorship, you might see things a bit different.  

So I ask you to please re-read the Renew the Blue papers without bias.  It is NOT representative of just the individuals in that committee but also contains the voices of the individuals and businesses in our community.

The fact that there is a statement that suggests that you dismissed the time and effort I personally gave to Renew the Blue process is a direct insult to me, the process, and more importantly the other individuals who worked so dilligently to formulate a plan for our cities future.

Bob Fasl

June 10. 2008 07:55

What a shame it is for Mayor Ross is make the decision to start his new term in such a manner.  This is clearly an issue to be put to the voters for the final decision.  May outstanding, intelligent citizens of Blue Springs put forth countless hour and forethought in the development of a plan for our cities future.  Mayor Ross would be wise to give credit and thanks to this committee and let the voters decide.  

Kim McCurdy