Election day is almost upon us — so while we work on our upcoming ballot run-down, we figured it was time to introduce a new series focused on local government. Up first: City Council.
In this guide, we’ll break down each position + its affected population, along with how to contact them. To get the most out of this resource, determine your district with this map.
Terms + conditions
While none of Kansas City’s 13 councilmembers are on the ballot this year, their responsibilities — adopting ordinances, approving budgets, conducting public hearings, etc. — are integral to your quality of life.
A quick vocabulary lesson before we dive in:
Mayor | You know this one. This person is the chief elected official of the city and de facto council president. They are tasked with appointing members to committees, advisory boards + commissions, along with signing City Council-authorized ordinances and bonds.
Mayor Pro Tem | If for any reason the mayor can’t perform the job, this sitting City Councilmember has been pre-approved by the committee to serve in their absence. TLDR: the mayor’s official substitute.
Councilmember | This position is reserved for those elected by constituents in their home district.
Councilmember At Large | These folks are elected by the entire population of Kansas City, not just constituents in their home district.
Meet the members
Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri
District 1
- Kevin O’Neill, Councilmember at Large
- Nathan Willett, Councilmember
District 2
- Lindsay French, Councilmember at Large
- Wes Rogers, Councilmember
District 3
- Melissa Patterson Hazley, Councilmember at Large
- Melissa Robinson, Councilmember
District 4
- Crispin Rea, Councilmember at Large
- Eric Bunch, Councilmember
District 5
- Darrell Curls, Councilmember at Large
- Ryana Parks-Shaw, Mayor Pro Tem
District 6
- Andrea Bough, Councilmember at Large
- Johnathan Duncan, Councilmember
Each councilmember’s page has more than just a bio — along with information on how to reach out through email or phone, you can also find special resources like district-wide newsletters (we know you love those).
