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The Kansas City Council is starting 2021 by once again tackling the thorny issue of economic incentive reform, seeking that elusive solution to help urban school districts without stifling development.
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The vote, which fell largely along racial lines, comes after a 13-month hiring process, capped off by a bumpy final week.
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Kansas City would be one of only a few cities in the country to make hair discrimination illegal.
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Missouri lost a U.S. House seat based on 2010 Census numbers. That year's count also led to less federal money for health care and food assistance.
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Violent crime and the police, property tax cuts for developers, and a looming budget cut top the list of concerns for Kansas City Council members, and an in-depth look at if elections systems ensure safe and accurate voting.
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A proposal that would allow school districts in Kansas City to recoup their tax revenue faces an uphill battle at City Hall.
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Kansas City needs to cut nearly $50 million from the budget this fiscal year or face steeper reductions in the future.