It seems as if Democrats and Republicans agree on very few points these days.  I could pen a blog post entirely on that fact alone, but that is not what this is. Tomorrow, President Obama is visiting our region for … Read More »

It definitely feels like summer out there today, with temperatures reaching the 90s.  There are a few constants during summertime in Kansas City- flowing fountains, packed parks, and the boys in blue immediately come to mind.  I’m working hard with … Read More »

The buzz around town over the past couple of weeks has been the supposed and manufactured controversy over Lyft’s entry into the Kansas City market.  Many have demanded to know, “how can the City oppose such an entrepreneurial concept when … Read More »

BY DARRYL FORTÉ AND SLY JAMES We often are asked what we’re doing to combat violent crime, and why we seem to have more than other cities of similar size. We think that is a fair question and want to … Read More »

Kansas City Mayor Sly James will fulfill the annual duty designated by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Charter to “deliver on an annual basis an address reporting upon the State of the City and making recommendations on goals for … Read More »

Back in the fall, just 24 hours before the 50 year anniversary of the March on Washington, I was in Washington, DC to meet with the President. There were 18 Mayors who had a seat around the table with him. … Read More »

People ask me what I love about being mayor of Kansas City. The answer is that I enjoy seeing the real impact of the decisions we make in City Hall. I have the opportunity to work with a strong group of people … Read More »

Lots of good things have happened to and in our city in the last 2 ½ years. We are quickly re-asserting ourselves as one of America’s premiere cities.  We have experienced a string of successes with Google Fiber, streetcar, Major … Read More »

Kansas City is a beautiful place to call home.  Beautiful boulevards, parks and neighborhoods are present in every area of the City – North, South, East, and West.  These assets maintain their beauty throughout every season of the year, even … Read More »

Devon Carney hasn’t been in Kansas City long, but he didn’t need a lot of time to realize this is the place to be.  As the brand new Artistic Director for the Kansas City Ballet, he is settling in and … Read More »