Twitter users debate: Zoo or Billy Busch best to buy Grant's Farm? Live
The zoo and Grant's Farm certainly rank high on the list of things St. Louisans love. So when news broke Wednesday that the St. Louis Zoo is attempting to buy Grant's Farm, people took notice.
The zoo's proposal would require area voters (exactly what areas would be included is still uncertain) to approve a tax increase to pay for operations. Exactly what type of tax is also uncertain, although a sales tax could be 1/10 of one cent.
Wait, you mean voters might actually get a say in spending millions in new taxes? What a novel concept! #STLNFL https://t.co/lNCjqECRZ9
2:40 PM - 18 Nov 2015
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@tonymess I see no need for a vote. If you’re looking from outer space, Grant’s Farm is clearly adjacent to the Dome.
8:18 PM - 18 Nov 2015
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Well played, Michael. Well played.
After news of the zoo plan broke, Billy Busch (he's the Busch that brews Kraftig) revealed that he also wants to purchase the farm. Because of wills and trusts and such, Busch and other heirs of Gussie Busch are in court over the issue, so it's complicated.
(Gussie Busch is the one who used to own the Cardinals.)
I’m not sure you can go wrong with either of the two options out there for Grant’s Farm. Honestly, I might prefer that Billy Busch gets it.
5:17 PM - 18 Nov 2015
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1. Nice name, there, "Redbird."
2. Me too. Me too.
@Weatherbird Thanks. Having grown up near there I'm sure it has special meaning to you as it does to me.
2:45 PM - 18 Nov 2015
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I love Grant's Farm!
100% for the zoo buying grants farm… as long as we still get free beer.
2:28 PM - 18 Nov 2015
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Phew.
