THE TKC WEEKLY POWER RANKINGS!!!

Jordan Carver helps us rank Kansas City's top power players and trends this week.

Take a look . . .

POLITICOS



1. Kansas City, Missouri Council - They beat up on public works this week to show their power after public outcry against City Hall incompetence.

2. Jackson County Legislator Crystal Williams - She's still talking trash without realizing this town is very small and word gets around.

3. Jonathan Dine - Missouri Senate Candidate - The man who may hold the balance of power in Missouri and the nation in his hand.

4. Judy Morgan - Our next Kansas City Midtown Mo House Rep.

5. Sen. Claire McCaskill - Expanding her lead and on the attack.

NEWSIES



Northeast News - Along with AWESOME TKC TIPSTERS . . . Publisher Michael Bushnell pushed for a stop to silly urban core stoplight removal in Kansas City.

Mark Alford - One of our strongest morning anchors getting more involved in the community but still having a good time keeping Kansas City in the loop to start out the day.

Ryan Kath - They call him Russ Ptacek 2.0 but he really has his own style and method for investigating Kansas City.

EJ Becker - Our favorite morning talker who keeps things light but still informative.

Hey Cameraman - Kansas City's digital news gathering guide.

JACKSON COUNTY INFLUENCE



Victor Callahan - The local politico, his war chest and Union support that will determine who stays and who goes . . .

The Layoffs That Didn't Happen - More than a few people are gone and Kansas City mainstream media accepts spin that their layoffs were avoided.

Girl Power - The philosophy that has only created division among Legislators.

Eastern Jack - The enclave that inspires fear.

KC Star Full Employment Effort - Ever notice that former Kansas City Star employees and their kin have a way of turning up on the payroll???

As always, this list has been compiled according to scientific TKC polling and market research data and it's a weekly comprehensive guide to local powerful people.