South KC Perspective

“The infusion of $45 million in 2021, and now $50 million in 2024, will continue to positively impact the daily experiences of our students and staff.”

Early voting at the three satellite locations is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays beginning Tuesday, March 19, through Friday, March 29.

South KC households with Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday and Monday service should get theirs in June, July, August and September in that order.

Youth who want to avoid violent situations or have feelings about acting out may call or text 816-799-1720 any hour of the day.

I would like to thank U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas, numerous other public officials.

Despite a barrage of gunfire in many areas of the city after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, KCPD reported no injuries.

“It comes down to if you want to keep the teams or not.” 

The $2.273 billion dollar submitted budget does not include funding for more officers which impacts police response times.

County Executive Frank White, Jr., vetoed the measure on January 18, to secure “a more concrete and mutually beneficial agreement with the teams.” His veto was quickly overridden.

The new patrol staffing schedule with 11-hour shifts will help put more officers on the streets.

Representatives of city departments and programs, social service agencies and public utility companies can assist residents in solving problems at a community meeting Monday evening.

The high volume of this reckless shooting undoubtedly again caused numerous cases of property damage that was not reported to police.

Our horrendous homicide rate hurts our ability to attract and retain residents and businesses.

Our homicide rate per capita is not “normal” for big cities and should not be tolerated. 

Jackson County Legislature Budget Committee Chair Manuel Abarca IV is hosting a town hall meeting