There seems to be a growing problem in town.
Before it was downtown now, it's moved out to the highway.
If you own a business in Raytown and are in the same area that is slated for some kind of development you are in deep........trouble.
The city will send a guy to visit you and try his level best to make you leave town.
Never mind that you have been here for over twenty five years or collect thousands a year in sales tax dollars for the city, if you are a small business and a business with a big garage doors or a business that is what they deem a dirty business, automotive, construction and so on, you are not wanted in this town.
I have learned over the past five or six years you can't go this alone. You need help. There is power in numbers. The small businesses in Raytown need to form an alliance.
I have lawyers from across the state that deal in such matters. I have literature and constitutional articles on how to protect your right to own property and be in business. Just because a big developer comes into town with promises of a big retailer and big tax dollars shouldn't give them any more rights than any of us.
I was hoping the new administration would change the way people and businesses are treated but so far nothing has changed. So, if we don't look out for each other (that's what they are counting on) one against the whole city can't work.
Here is a very small list of people I have been in contact with over the years:
1. Missouri First, this organization believes in the Missouri Constitution should be followed to the letter when it comes to eminent domain and condemnation.
2. Institute for Justice and the Castle Coalition in Arlington, Va has offered some possible free litigation if needed.
These people are there for the small guys that need help to be treated fairly.
The first thing they tell you is get organized build a coalition. If we don't do this the small businesses in Raytown will keep on becoming extinct.
Call me.
356-1590
Pat Casady
