Currently holds the office of Kansas City Mayor until June 20, 2027.
Candidate for Kansas City Mayor in 2023 Kansas City Municipal General Election.
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Get StartedDecriminalize mental health and addiction by creating and fully funding alternatives to incarceration for those suffering from dependency and addiction Pardon all stand-alone municipal marijuana convictions. Learn more
Eliminate jail time for the majority of municipal offenses Offer a KCMO Municipal ID Card which will provide residents identification regardless of immigration status. Learn more
Promote minority and women-owned small businesses to build community wealth Tie incentives to new jobs at small and start-up businesses in Kansas City. Learn more
Create a liaison at City Hall and the EDC to support minority and women entrepreneurs Support a living wage for all Kansas Citians, including city outsourced contractors. Learn more
Work with local school districts and educators to build community-wide support for early childhood education, particularly for our City’s poorest children (Pre-K the Right Way) Provide literacy and English language learning services for Kansas Citians of all ages Prevent the diversion of youth into the criminal justice system by reducing arrests for low-level misdemeanors. Learn more
Fund programs supporting individuals, particularly children, affected by violence at home and in their neighborhoods Lower barriers around and increase access to testing for HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Learn more
Increase spending for mental health and treatment services in Kansas City Support active and healthy living by funding recreation and physical activity opportunities in all zip codes of the City. Learn more
Attract grocers, growers, and vendors offering healthy food items to all parts of the City. Learn more
Build pathways from renting to home ownership to create wealth and community investment Invest in better bus routes and transportation options to create greater freedom of opportunity for families throughout the City Implement the Housing Trust Fund, through using developer fees, to create and support more living opportunities for those experiencing homelessness and at lower income levels. Learn more
Provide consistent funding to Legal Aid and tenants rights organizations Establish an emergency relief program for tenants who are having trouble paying rent, utilities, or a mortgage. Learn more
Establish a liaison at City Hall to support tenants and connect tenants to resources. Collaborate with community organizations and stakeholders to develop a Tenants Bill of Rights. Learn more
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