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I live in Kansas City, MO (Independence, actually). I just called my representative's office. You can find yours here: http://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/default.aspx/default.as...

My statement was as follows if anyone cars to piggy-back/draw inspiration.

Hello, I am a constituent and I'd like to voice my opposition to House Bill 1124 in its current form. It has recently had anti-competitive and anti-consumer language attached to it regarding the protections car dealerships receive from the state. If it passes in its current form HB 1124 will cost MO jobs and money by stifling competition and limiting choice in the car buying market.

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Great! Thanks for this. Just called Gary Cross and left a message for him, even though his secretary sounded like she had no idea what I was talking about. I'd assume I was the first one.

Edit: Turns out my rep, Gary Cross, owns a dealership in my hometown. Seems like I'm screwed in terms of being represented.

For anyone curious, I found the bill. http://www.senate.mo.gov/14info/BTS_Amendments/?SessionType=... Page 31 and 32 appear to hold the money quotes, so check the underlined amendments on those pages.

I saw a Gary Crossley dealership, but how did you find out what dealership he owns?

I'm from Independence, but currently in Tacoma, WA. I have family there though so really interested in getting them involved.

A friend on facebook mentioned it. I'd assume he's related to Dave Cross[0], but like I said, that's just from a facebook friend, so not entirely sure where he figured it out. I'll ask him to make sure I'm not spreading misinfo.

For what its worth, Gary Cross at least has a degree in Automotive Sales[1] and has received campaign contributions from Dave Cross motors. I'd imagine the relationship goes deeper.

[0]http://www.davecrossmotors.com/

[1]http://ballotpedia.org/Gary_Cross

I whole-heartedly agree with your position, but how do you convincingly make the argument that it will cost MO jobs and money?

Tesla spent $2mil on a service station in St. Louis that employs 15 people. They're planning a second one in Kansas City.

As a fellow KC resident I was looking for exactly this. Thanks.

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