Mayor Q

Let’s keep it up and remember our neighbors, our families, our kids, and our love are worth the effort.

This weekend I saw the best of Missouri. From young leaders signing up to serve as Kansas City’s Bravest, to folks in rural areas sharing their land and time with my kids, community festivals, and an artist and fans reminding us to show love on all

Our vision of Missouri was on display and shined

She reminded us why we work hard to ensure Kansas City forever remains a hub of acceptance, of love, of joy for all of our friends and neighbors throughout Middle America. You belong here and we were delighted to see so many of you sparkle with pride and joy this weekend. 🩷

I was heartened to hear that her early journey saw her come to Kansas City at a time she needed to feel welcome and safe in a world that too often is inhospitable to those who are different.

I also thank Chappell Roan. Like many of us, she’s from Missouri. Over two nights, she reminded us what a difference we can make here at home for others looking to find a safe place and community in life.

My thanks to the tradeswomen and men who built up the stage, our Parks and Memorial staff who each day build great events large and small for families from here and far away, those in public safety and public transportation, and the sanitation workers each night and today.

I’m proud of Kansas City as place that was able to get the show (along with New York and LA), hosted it spectacularly in a City-owned public park, and that helped build a memorable weekend for so many.

An admission: I didn’t know much Chappell Roan music before this weekend, which saw thousands converge on downtown to witness one of this generation’s best singing voices in a welcoming crowd…

📸 Allison Booth/Kansas City Star; Quinton Lucas/Kansas City

Out in the country this evening.

I hope you all have a beautiful Saturday night in Kansas City and surrounds.

It was a beautiful night and concert for Chappell Roan and her fans from the grounds of the National WWI Museum and Memorial on one of her three stops nationwide.

Thanks to the crews, the band, our great guests, and all who made it possible. Enjoy the show in Kansas City tonight as well!

Tonight tens of thousands will converge for Chappell Roan on the WWI Museum area and Downtown and get in and out efficiently for a memorable night in the most exciting part of our region. They’re already out filling bars and establishments from Midtown to Downtown.

Interesting. Enjoy!

Excited for Chappell Roan tonight in Kansas City!

Shout out to the OG Liberty Memorial music event—Rock Fest. KC remembers the musical imprint it left and the many grass fields that were replanted after each event.

Expect more attention, investment, and support for our rivers and natural settings in the city!

Pictured: Me
Not Pictured: Missouri River

I love kayaking—one of the many outdoor activities we can do here in Kansas City and surrounds. In addition to our work to plant trees citywide, we’re working to enhance access to our natural surroundings in the urban core. I’ll hit the Missouri River this afternoon!

We have too many sites like the former Robeson School around the city. I grew up around generational blight, some buildings and sites still here vacant and decaying like they were when I was a kid in the 80s and 90s. With my time remaining, I’m committed to addressing as many of them as I can.

Building our tree canopy, trails, and Blue River watershed in east Kansas City. Proud to invest millions today in nature for our children, families, and neighborhoods in the heart of the city.

We’re saving lives. Improving neighborhood quality of life. Making sure our families can cross the street safely.

Glad to see City improvements well underway on 31st through Midtown. Excited to see more sidewalk and traffic calming safety improvements citywide.

Kansas City will work closely with Jackson County legislators and the interim executive to ensure a strong future for our taxpayers and our community.

My comments.

Mayor Lucas Opposes Governor's Authorization of National Guard Support for ICE Operations.

Made friends at the polls early today before work.

I always appreciate our Kansas City Election Board team. Polls close throughout Jackson County at 7:00PM.

Was asked yesterday in South Kansas City about the new maps trying to redraw our representation and sideline our influence.

We’ll keep fighting with petition efforts, in the courts, and as needed at the ballot box to protect all Kansas Citians.

Kansas City Parks and Rec knocked the ball out of the park with this one. This is a great and lasting soccer legacy months before we see a World Cup match here.

When local government gets things right, amazing things happen.

I’ve loved spending time each week recently at the new soccer fields and playgrounds in the Northeast. The soccer fields are packed—and accessible for all without expensive fees. And the gorgeous mosaic of our community is out.

We celebrated business growth and hundreds of new jobs yesterday at Kansas City’s southern frontier at 146th and Prospect for the new Master’s Transportation facility.

New opportunities for mechanics, technicians, engineers, plant personnel, and more in South Kansas City.

Quoth the Raven, Nevermore.

H-O-T-T-O-G-O Chiefs!

A beautiful night out supporting the exceptional University Health. Also got to connect with some outstanding public servants in Patty Lewis and Emily Weber.

I hope you all have a wonderful evening in Kansas City and the surrounds!

Great connecting with Crain Capital in Wichita over lunch today. Excited to have them invested in Kansas City and looking forward to strong collaborations ahead.

Looking forward to 10,000; helping to build homes, stability, and opportunities for tens of thousands of Kansas Citians.

I’m proud of everyone who knew we could do better.

In 2018, I introduced the Housing Trust Fund. As mayor since 2019, I’ve been blessed to see it take off, investing $40M and launching hundreds of millions more in affordable housing in Kansas City.

With the latest round, the City is close to its 6,000th unit of housing support since 2019.