The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund is a staple tradition in Kansas City that dates back to the 19th century when Mayor George Shelley bought a Christmas Tree and prepared baskets and meals for the poor with his own money. Since … Read More »

Dear America, It’s so nice to be here again – our Royals are in the World Series and our City is in the spotlight. I could get used to this. But one thing I’ve learned along the way is that … Read More »

Dear America, It’s so nice to be here again – our Royals are in the World Series and our City is in the spotlight. I could get used to this. But one thing I’ve learned along the way is that … Read More »

Kansas City was honored this summer to be named one of the nation’s first Works Works Cities, indicating a new relationship with Bloomberg Philanthropies, an organization founded by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The honor recognizes Kansas City’s commitment … Read More »

Parents around the city are no doubt celebrating as school is back in session for the year. And I suppose as much as the little ones hate to admit it, they are celebrating too. Reconnecting with friends, joining sports teams … Read More »

Running a city is very much like owning a house. People want to do everything they can to make a nice home for families, kids, and grandkids. May has been a very busy month for the house and the home … Read More »

On Tuesday, March 31, 2015, Mayor Sly James delivered his 4th State of the City Address at Starlight Theatre to a live crowd of over 300 people and countless viewers via a livestream by KCPT and broadcast by 90.1 FM … Read More »

As any homeowner or business owner knows, the hardest part is the money. Whether a factory worker with a family, a single-mom struggling to make ends meet, a corporate executive with hundreds of employees or an entrepreneur with a great … Read More »

Dear America, I have been struck over the past several days at how much you have embraced Kansas City and our World Series-bound Royals.  Last week, I traveled to the White House to discuss early childhood education and everywhere I … Read More »

  One of my favorite things about being Mayor is having the opportunity to help increase the academic achievement of students all across this City.  That means visiting schools from south of the river to north of the river and … Read More »