I am sorry I have not been keeping up with the recent events. Things happened so quickly after John Sharp introduced Ordinance number 090754 on August 27th, which if voted in has the potential to make MAST a city entity 4 days after the Mayor signs the ordinance. At the Public Safety and Neighborhood Committee meeting September 2nd, I asked him some questions and one of the answers I got was that this only makes the Director of EMS City. So I questioned...our boss will be city but we will not? To watch the committee meeting, go to http://kansascity.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=3630 scroll about halfway through and that is when it starts with this ordinance.
Mr. Landon Rowland spoke, talking about the indigent, the poor, and the minorities we treat and transport and advised them to take their time and to think hard on this issue. Mr. Steve Glorioso spoke to the issue as well. There were many speakers from both sides but I feel that the reasons given by the Citizens to Save Mast side were clearer and more fact based than those from those who support the takeover.
We are having another public forum at the Southeast Community Center located at 3601 E. 63rd Street in Kansas City on September 18th at 7PM. This is an opportunity to have your voice heard, ask questions, and sign the petition, which is still going to go to the February ballot. If you have any questions, please email me at savemast09@att.net
Stay tuned for more in the continuing saga...
Lesa
P. S. Please feel free to write to me with any questions you may have!
