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Perkins Faces Recall Vote | Kansas City News
Councilmember John Perkins, a longtime Independence city official with 18 years on the council and 24 years at the same grocery store, faces possible removal in a September 1 recall election after voters gathered over 1,200 signatures. The push stems from his vote for massive tax breaks on a billion-dollar AI data center — seen by critics as a betrayal of taxpayers — plus complaints about lack of transparency and failed development projects. Though Perkins sued to block the recall, a judge ruled it will proceed. Supporters credit him with lowering electricity rates, funding police body…
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