Illegal dumping has been a problem in Kansas City for decades. Now, a year after the city instituted tougher penalties on offenders, Council member Crispin Rea says things are moving in the right direction.

Kansas City Council member says tougher penalties on illegal dumping have cleaned up the city

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Kansas City Council member says tougher penalties on illegal dumping have cleaned up the city

Kansas City Council member says tougher penalties on illegal dumping have cleaned up the city

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