People speak out against Jefferson City transit cuts | News Tribune

In this March 2012 file photo, a Jefftran bus runs its route in Jefferson City.

In this March 2012 file photo, a Jefftran bus runs its route in Jefferson City. Photo by Julie Smith.

By Madeleine Leroux

Friday, August 10, 2012

More than 90 people filled the City Council chambers Thursday to show their opposition to proposed transit cuts.

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About 27 people spoke against the potential cuts to the city’s transit system that are included in the mayor’s proposed budget.

“It’s going to hurt a lot of us,” said Herbert Reed. “There’s a lot of us (who) depend on these buses ... What are we going to do?”

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JCLifer 10 months, 1 week ago

Cut the Chamber subsidies instead. We don't need Transformation. We need bus service for poor people more.

RetiredOne 10 months, 1 week ago

Wow, 90 people attending the committee meeting! It's about time people get involved in their government. Kudos to those attending! Do you think the City Council might start paying attention to their constituents? I guess that is expecting too much.

a2325 10 months, 1 week ago

I thought that you all wanted the city government to tighten its belt like everyone else?

JCLifer 10 months, 1 week ago

I thought liberals had compassion for the poor?

RobHunterJohnson 10 months, 1 week ago

J CLifer why don't you go out to the money tree , and hand out some bus passes! Rob

JCLifer 10 months, 1 week ago

The money tree died.

asb 10 months, 1 week ago

The money tree was stolen, and the thieves blamed the gardner.

JCLifer 10 months, 1 week ago

See the trees in the photo? The money tree is just as dead as they are.

spelchek 10 months, 1 week ago

I thought everyone had a hybrid after cash for clunkers? What's going on here?

JCsleeper 10 months, 1 week ago

Think those trees are dormant, as this was a March 2012 photo. Probably dead or dying now, though. Much rather see transit subsidies for folks that need it than some of city hall's giveaways to pets and their projects.

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