KCPL and UtiliCorp Merger Backed by Local Leaders
A flood of endorsements from city officials business groups and community organizers supports the friendly merger of Kansas City Power and Light Company KCPL with UtiliCorp United Inc Cited figures include former mayors Independence and executives from the Kansas City Area Development Council Northeast Industrial Association and local health centers asserting jobs investment and community impact while opposing a hostile takeover by Western Resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UtiliCorp United
KCPL
Barb Friedmann
Coalition For Positive Family Relationships
UtiliCorp
Independence
Richard Green
Western Resources
Barbara J. Potts
Kansas City Power & Light Company
UtiliCorp United, Inc
Kansas City
Kansas City Power & Light
Robert J. Marcusse
Northeast Industrial Association Board
Meres
UH lGonp
United Incaluis
Ounbopa
Thasyou
Sagie Jowit
Northeast Industrial Association
FFE
Olen F Monsees
Greater
E. Frank Ellis
Swope Parkway Health Center
Lawmakers Support KC Energy Merger Over Western Resources
Kansas lawmakers from districts 46 32 and 31 voice concern over Western Resources hostile bid risking Kansas City jobs and headquarters. They back the merger of Kansas City Power and Light Co. and UtiliCorp United citing reputations and growth for the city and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Power and Light Co
UtiliCorp United
Kansas City
Bonnie Sue Cooper
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Donald J. Brecken
Park College
Thomas J. Hoppe
Western
Missouri
Bill Skaggs