Kansas City Council: Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee (Sept. 1, 2026) By Brandee Collins, Kansas City Documenter These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, which trains and pays community members to take fact-checked notes at public meetings, strengthening transparency and accountability in local government. Summary Notes Holds and recalls Before taking up the agenda, Parks-Shaw […]
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Kansas City school board fields competing pleas about fate of historic school
Kansas City Public Schools: Board Business Meeting (Aug. 26, 2026) By Masha Mackey, Kansas City Documenter These notes were produced through Kansas City Documenters, which trains and pays community members to take fact-checked notes at public meetings, strengthening transparency and accountability in local government. Summary Notes Public Comment Superintendent Announcements Legislative Update Academic Focus – “Literacy […]
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MARC seeking $9.7 million federal affordable housing grant
Based on funding priorities, the agency has earmarked the potential money for four communities in the metropolitan area. A decision on the grant is expected in November.
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Proposed sales tax increases will be on November ballot in Wyandotte County
One measure will seek additional funding for health services while another would direct proceeds toward parks and infrastructure.
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From stormwater to crosswalks: municipal staff update Kansas City advisory committee on all things infrastructure
An uptick in the backlog of sidewalk repairs is one concern among several achievements.
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LGBTQ advocates weigh in on proposed conversion therapy ban in Kansas City
Stricter penalties were among the suggestions made during a recent town hall. The Kansas City Council is considering an ordinance to comply with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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KCK housing authority working to shed ‘substandard performer’ designation
The housing agency also hopes to have stabilized the chief financial officer position.
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Nonprofit serving Jackson County seniors grappling with 25% funding reduction
DEI crackdown partly to blame for loss of approximately $500,000 in government funding, KC Shepherd’s Center leader tells South Kansas City Alliance.
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KCK looking to increase stock of single-family housing
Zoning review coming in response to the “By-Right Housing Development Act,” a state law that took effect July 1.
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Swope Park gate policy irks Sunday afternoon users
The parks department is closing entrances at 5 p.m. to curb unwanted behavior from youths.