“The basic infrastructure of our city is something we inherit, and must improve, to hand down to our kids and grandkids. We make our living because of it. We explore and enjoy our city because of it. And we make … Read More »

Friends, Starting this week, you will hear a lot of discussion about a G.O., or general obligation, bond package that voters will be asked to approve in April. Conversation is starting now because it’s a significant investment, but one that … Read More »

As mayor, the safety and protection of our city is a top priority for me. This isn’t platitude – this is my commitment, and it requires cooperation among not only the city and my office but the cooperation of law … Read More »

Earlier today I stood inside the Rose Brooks Center, a tremendous facility in Kansas City. The Rose Brooks Center provides emergency shelter to women and children escaping life-threatening abuse. I cannot adequately express the gratitude that I have for the … Read More »

Kansas City’s reputation as an innovative, interesting city to live, work and play is catching fire.   I’m a big fan of innovation and I love having so many interesting options on everything from entertainment to restaurants to transportation. That’s … Read More »

When did we get away from common sense in this country? Perhaps it was in 2004 when the United States Congress failed to renew the Federal Assault Weapons Ban. Or perhaps, it was following the Sandy Hook shooting when gun … Read More »

Last week when the airlines presented their recommendation to Council, I said we need a new airport terminal because we need to continue to grow. I still think that’s true. We need a comprehensive change in our transportation system – … Read More »

Kansas Citians make tough budget choices every day. Most of us aren’t lucky enough to be able to fund all of our wants and needs. We have to pay our bills and take care of our families, all while trying … Read More »

When false information is repeated enough times, it becomes the truth for some people. That has been the case for the misconception that the city isn’t doing anything to help neighborhoods east of Troost. I grew up at 44th and … Read More »

Each year, we remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the conversation primarily focuses on his famous, “I Have a Dream” speech, as it rightly should. That speech, that moment in history, was a defining … Read More »