Sly James

A Mayoral Summit

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:46:42 +0000

It’s the end of an era for one city leader, while events march on for another.

Mayor And Business Leader Expand Weight-Loss Effort

Elana Gordon — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:36:18 +0000

A very personal yet public weight loss competition between two prominent city leaders is getting bigger. About two dozen area CEOs have signed up for the challenge.

Mayor Challenges Friend And City To Lose Weight

Elana Gordon — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:20:42 +0000

A rather public weight loss competition among two prominent city leaders came to a close today, but organizers say broader efforts are just beginning.

Voters Approve Kansas City Sales Tax And Sewer Bonds

Elana Gordon — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:21:25 +0000

Parks, streets and sewers projects in Kansas City just got a major funding boost, as voters approved both city ballot measures yesterday.

Mayor Sly James On Kansas City Spotlight

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:18:50 +0000

One down and one go to: baseball’s 2012 All-Star Game brought national attention to Kansas City, and this Thursday, Google Fiber will tell us how much it will cost to speed up our reputation. While residents have been riding the feel-good wave, Kansas City Missouri Mayor Sly James has been wrestling with the future of a downtown hotel and what should happen with Kemper Arena.

All-Star Game Festivities Kick Off In Kansas City

Greg Echlin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:44:46 +0000

Kansas City's All-Star festivities officially kicked off Friday morning at Bartle Hall in downtown Kansas City.

All-Star Ill-Weather Hovers Over Kansas City

Dan Verbeck — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:45:34 +0000

Mayor Sly James went to the Kansas City Emergency Operations Center for a briefing on readiness for the All-Star Game and most immediate interest shifted to the heat wave.

Mayor, Chamber Leader Put Weight In Personal And Public Spotlight

Elana Gordon — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:10:31 +0000

Kansas City Mayor Sly James knows that when he’s in better shape, he’s more productive and less stressed out. And he recognizes the weight, so to speak, of having a better diet and getting exercise regularly.

Mayor Sly James’ New Tax Proposal For Infrastructure

Sylvia Maria Gross — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:08:33 +0000

What will it take for Kansas City, Missouri to finally fix its streets and sewer system? Earlier this year, Mayor Sly James announced a bold plan for improving Kansas City's infrastructure that would involve spending $1 billion over the next 10 years.

Top Of The Morning News: Friday, May 18, 2012

Maria Carter — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:13:50 +0000

A council committee endorses Mayor Sly James’ Tax proposal. Brownback urges lawmakers to pass a tax cut compromise. KCUR names Nico Leone as the next general manager. That and more news from KCUR

Council Endorses Mayor's Tax Plan

Steve Bell — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:06:43 +0000

Kansas City voters are likely to be asked to swap motor vehicle “city stickers” and some special property taxes for a 1/2-cent sales tax increase.

Anti-Violent Crime Strategy Shifts In Kansas City

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:48:57 +0000

An anti-violent crime program for Kansas City, styled after ones in Boston and Cincinnati, will target top offenders and try to make crime leadership less attractive to underlings.

Top Of The Morning News: Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Maria Carter — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:25:43 +0000

A St. Louis County judge rules unconstitutional a Missouri law allowing students to transfer from unaccredited districts. Kansas legislators approve combining the state’s arts and film commissions into one group. That and more news from KCUR.

Discussing Changing Technology And Culture At KC Forum

Tomeka Weatherspoon — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:27:36 +0000

Ten years ago, this was a different city.

In the last year alone, Kansas City saw a change in leadership with a new mayor, then a new Police Chief; plus, the opening of another world-class performing arts center.

So, what could this city see in another year? Another five?

City's Health Care Tax Under Review

Elana Gordon — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:47:35 +0000

Residents of Kansas City have long financed public health, ambulance and indigent health services through a property tax which last year, brought in nearly $50 million.