Kansas City Denies Citizens a Vote On Weapons Plant Expansion
A Kansas City Council committee rejected a petition drive aimed at blocking expansion of the Honeywell weapons.Organizers submitted more than the 3,572 valid signatures required to put the issue on an upcoming ballot, but the city attorney claims the measure is unconstitutional. Critics said the decision means City Hall is denying the right of the people to have a voice in government, and they may take the issue to court.