The city must asset-map what it currently has to create pathways for these solutions. I offer a solutions-based approach to housing issues and would start attacking our housing issue by addressing the lack of development and blight.Įnsuring affordable housing reduces childhood poverty and increases economic mobility. Hall: More effective affordable-housing options must become available as well as workforce housing options. Does more need to be done and, if so, what policies would you advocate for on the council? Q: The city has put a lot of emphasis on this in recent years. The top two vote-getters in next week’s primary advance to the June general election, which will set the council for the next four years.Īnswers have been lightly edited for AP style and grammar, but we hope the answers help voters better understand the issues and candidates ahead of the April 4 primary election. Teresa Loar is term-limited and cannot seek reelection. Mickey Younghanz did not respond to multiple emails to his campaign. Kansas City, Missouri, faces many notable challenges and the next city council will have to weigh in on some critical issues that will shape the city’s next generation.įrom affordable housing and violent crime, to the Royals plan to leave Kauffman Stadium and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the next four years promise to be transformative in KCMO’s history.īoth candidates, incumbent Melissa Robinson and challenger Sheri Hall, for the City Council 2nd District At-Large seat responded to KSHB 41’s questionnaire.
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