Citizens of this city and of this state and of this country have an expectation that any governmental body that COLLECTS a tax will USE that tax responsibly for the purpose(s) for which it was approved and collected. This is a fundamental duty and responsibility of government.
Recently, issues have been brought to light concerning the spending of the city’s hotel / motel tax. Specifically, it has been reported that the city used those funds to help finance their day-to-day operations. I am concerned that this use may be in conflict with the intended purpose of the tax and therefore be in violation of Missouri statute.
As an elected official, I am sworn to support the provisions of all laws affecting this city. I felt an obligation and a duty to make the Newton County Prosecutor and the Newton County Sheriff aware of these possible violations.
It is now their responsibility to look into this matter. I appreciate their willingness to do so and look forward to the matter being resolved.
Thank you Richard for being the leader this town has been lacking for the last fifteen years.
ReplyDeleteSo the other places Blase has taken money from is legal? It's time for the good ol boy network to go down in the City of Neosho, and time for us to get our good name back from those who misuse their power.
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