Glover and Shields advance in city primaries

Jim Glover will face opponent Kathryn Shields in the 4th district at large city council race in June. That’s after yesterday’s primary election in which Shields garnered 41 percent of the votes to incumbent Jim Glover’s 43 percent. Jared ...

Remember to vote in municipal primary and special election

It is election day in Kansas City, with voters narrowing down the races in city council elections and voting on several other issues. Since this is the primary election, the outcome will determine the top two candidates that will continue to ...

Midtown meets candidates at forum

Audience members voted on the top issues they think are important in the upcoming city council races at a Midtown candidate forum March 31. By Joe Lambe Kind of like speed dating, candidates for the April 7 city primary election introduced themselves ...

Midtown neighborhood candidate forum tonight

Candidates for city council – both the 4th district and all at-large candidates – will discuss issues affecting Midtown neighborhoods at a candidate forum tonight. The city has a 13-member city council that makes policies for the city. The ...

Mayor to give state of the city address tomorrow

Mayor Sly James will give his fourth state of the city address tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Starlight Theater. Details and to rsvp  The folks over at mySidewalk have started on online discussion asking people what issues they hope the mayor will ...

Taxes, TIF, legal pot: city council members talk shop

Marcason, Sharp, Ford and Curls. By Joe Lambe From tax increment financing to marijuana, four outgoing city council members spoke their minds Wednesday. Ed Ford, John Sharp, Jan Marcason and Melba Curls – all term limited out – spoke ...

What issues are important in the city council races?

Transportation, reinvestment in the urban core, schools, traffic and a clean city are the most important issues to Midtowners planning to vote in the upcoming city council elections. That’s the input we’ve gotten from Midtown KC Post readers ...

Still time to ask questions of city council candidates

You still have time to help us set the agenda for the city council candidate forum on March 31st. Candidates are busy developing their positions, but it is also important for residents of Midtown to let candidates know what’s important ...

Ask your questions for city council candidates

The Midtown KC Post and several Midtown neighborhoods are teaming up for a city council candidate forum on March 31. The forum is a chance for residents hear from the candidates and ask questions of the candidates for council seats. The Valentine, ...