Funkhouser opposes Super TIF for Bannister Mall redevelopment

Full Story - KANSAS CITY STARVIDEO HEREBY KEVIN COLLISONKansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser said Wednesday that he opposed extraordinary tax breaks to help the Bannister Mall area redevelopment plan — incentives that backers say are vital for success.“It’s a wonderful project. I’m ready to sign off,” Funkhouser said at a development forum where he made a public appearance early in the day. “But I can’t stomach 23 years of Super TIF.”