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We’re proud of you, Kansas City. You took the polls by storm to make your voice heard on Election Day.
If you didn’t stay up to wait for the results, we’re sharing the big takeaways of the Nov. 5 election, partially sourced from the Kansas City Board of Election Commissoner’s unofficial results with 100% of precincts reported.
Ballot Issues
Missouri Jackson County residents approved a five-cent property tax funding services for seniors age 60+, while Platte County residents approved the creation of a Children’s Services Fund geared towards mental health resources for minors.
Kansas KCK residents passed a $180 million bond question aimed at creating three new schools + funding various district upgrades. The City of Edwardsville approved a sales tax increase that will fund new municipal buildings: a city hall, police station, and fire station.
County Races
Melesa Johnson secured ~57% of the vote for Jackson County Prosecutor, beating out Tracey Chappell — she is the first Black woman to hold the position. Other regional races include Johnson County Sheriff, which went to Byron Roberson by a slim margin.
State Senate + House of Reps
Other races included all of Kansas’ 125 House seats + 40 Senate seats, along with 14 Missouri House and Senate seats. Check out Missouri’s + Kansas’ Secretary of State websites for the official results.
Constitutional Amendments
Missourians voted on five amendments and one proposition, four of which have passed:
Amendment 2, legalizing sports betting
Amendment 3, overturning the state’s abortion ban
Amendment 7, banning ranked choice voting + open primaries
Proposition A, increasing the state’s minimum wage to $15/hour
Soul of Santa’s Christmas Karaoke | 6-9 p.m. | The Blue Room | $10 | Kick off this year’s Soul of Santa festivities and sing your favorite Christmas songs for a chance to win $500.
Friday, Nov. 8
Grand Opening at Retail Bins | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Retail Bins, Blue Springs | Free entry | Dive in to discounted returns + overstock items from Amazon, JC Penny, Target, Home Depot, and more with prices from $2-$12.
Mahjong KC | 6-8:30 p.m. | Salumi Rose | $50 | Learn American Mahjong while sipping drinks + enjoying bites inside Salumi Rose, Waldo’s specialty charcuterie store.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Solid Gold Disco Party | 7-10 p.m. | Madison Lofts KC | $45 | Dress up in your best flashy fits for rooftop party with a hot cocoa + s’mores bar overlooking the downtown skyline, all benefiting Operation Breakthrough.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Football in the Bierhalle | Sunday, Nov. 10 | 12 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company | Menu price | Come for the flatscreens, stay for game day specials like discounted jalapeño pretzels + smoked dunkl brats and $2 off year-round biers.
Nutcracker | 4 p.m. | Folly Theater | $38+ | Join the Grand Kyiv Ballet on a fantastical journey filled with dancing sugar plum fairies and toy soldiers in this whimsical Christmas classic.
Monday, Nov. 11
Sunset Salute: Veterans Day Concert | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial | Free | Bring a chair and a friend to enjoy the fanfare of the Premier Navy Brass Band and Woodwind Quintet honoring Kansas City Navy Week.
A groundbreaking yesterday welcomed Mohawk at 15 — a new residential project featuring 189 multi-family units, a rooftop deck + 6,000 sqft of groundfloor retail — to the East Crossroads. The 1531 Holmes St. site will be a “transit-oriented property,” promising secure parking with EV charging stations and a “transit-hub” connecting to the nearby KCATA center.
Giveaway
Listen up “Happy People,” Little Big Town + Sugarland are coming to T-Mobile Center on Thursday, Nov. 14 — and you can win two front row tickets. It’s as easy as entering your info at the link in bio. Too much “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” and not enough winning? Tickets start at $18.
Try This
Back by popular demand, Brookside’s J’adore Home & Garden is reviving its Holiday Open House after a five year hiatus. Stop in Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. for the store’s winter collection debut, featuring live music from local jazz musician Cynthia Van Roden, complimentary drinks, giveaways + shop its exclusive Pickwick & Co. “Joyeux Noel” holiday scent.
Biz
120 gas pumps, 175 full-time employees, four million visitors a year — those are only some of the numbers shared by gas station giant Buc-ee’s ahead of Wyandotte County Commissioner approval. Refresh your tank before the $95 million project begins this May. (KCTV5)
Announced
Local architecture firm Confluence moved a few blocks from its former 417 Delaware St. digs, now a 52-room boutique hotel is moving in. No branding has been determined — but we do know local architecture firm Populous will head its interior design. Plans also include a first-floor cocktail lounge and an Italian-themed eatery. (KCBJ)
Closing
Savor it while you can. The owner of Anita’s Famous Rolls Bakery & Box Lunch is retiring come December, meaning it’s either a change of hands or permanent closure for the 7715 NW Prairie View Rd. shop. Bye-bye, the best-ever cinnamon rolls. (The Pitch)
The Buy
The Buy
A cozy half zip fleece pullover. The trendy bestseller features sleeves with thumbholes and is available in 30+ colors.
It’s been five months since we moved in, but my fiancé and I are just now hosting our housewarming party. While on the hunt for supplies to make my Pinterest-inspired decor for this weekend, I stumbled upon the Brookside Party Warehouse.
If you see a girl walking on the Trolley Trail tomorrow with balloons + party streamers falling all over her... take a picture for the newsletter.
