Tour of Missouri--still hope for 2010?
Lieutenant Governor Kinder talked with KMOX radio recently and expressed optimism that the 2010 Tour of Missouri will go forward.
[Kinder] is hopeful the money will be in place soon to begin extensive planning for the professional bike race . . . and says the event could still go on even if state funding falls through.
Still, he acknowledges the potential lack of funding makes it much more challenging, because the $1.5 million in tourism tax money is about 45 percent of the event's annual budget.
Kinder says last year's Tour of Missouri drew 500,000 spectators. He estimated the economic impact for the state and host communities at $38.1 million.
If you'd like to help the 2010 Tour of Missouri happen, a great place to start would be by sending Governor Jay Nixon a message using his online contact form.
You could
- Thank Governor Nixon for his role in saving the Katy Bridge at Hermann
- Ask him to help support the 2010 Tour of Missouri
Click here to go to Governor Nixon's online contact form or just give the Governor's office a quick call at (573) 751-3222.
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