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Richard Chaves Jr. pumped nearly $30,000 into city council campaigns during the most recent election cycle. He wants to build roundabouts, a parking garage and commercial space near the airport — and wants city money to do it.
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Officials say if the current 0.375% sales tax is renewed, it will generate more than $400 million over the next decade for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.
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A frequent complaint among unhoused people in Kansas City is that existing shelters may require them to participate in religious activities or part with belongings or pets. Many choose to stay on the streets instead, even in extreme weather.
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The new proposals ban devices that turn guns into automatic weapons and prohibit the transfer of weapons, including ammunition, to minors.
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Jose Rodolfo Garcia fell 14 stories down an elevator shaft to his death on July 18. An OSHA investigation is underway, but city officials and local labor leaders say there is more work to be done.
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City Manager Brian Platt has until November to look into a streetcar-exclusive lane as it expands south to UMKC. Proponents say it would improve the efficiency of the streetcar.
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Kansas City's new and returning lawmakers take their seats this week on city council — and on the committees that decide what ultimately goes up for a vote. Here's what you need to know about how that process works, and what councilmembers are likely to tackle first.
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Recently re-elected Mayor Quinton Lucas and the new Kansas City Council will be sworn in Tuesday morning — signaling the start of their four-year term. But for the six newcomers, including Johnathan Duncan and Crispin Rea, preparation began weeks ago.
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In its last legislative session of the term, the Kansas City Council passed pay raises for council members and the mayor, allocated millions of dollars for 2026 World Cup preparations and created a municipal ID program. The next time the body meets in August, it will welcome seven new faces.
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The Kansas City council held its final legislative meeting of the term on Thursday. It was the final gathering for members who were not reelected.
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The Fountain Card will let people who have trouble getting state and federal identification access water services, library cards, prescription drug discounts and other programs. Residents will just need to show proof of their identity and residency.
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Mayor Quinton Lucas, who was recently re-elected to another four-year term, will be paid $163,082 a year. Council members, who are considered part-time employees, increased their salaries to $81,538, although a majority of current members won't be sticking around to enjoy the bump.