TKC EXCLUSIVE AND THE SATURDAY NIGHT PLAYLIST!!! THE CROWD GROWS!!! KANSAS CITY'S NEXT MAYOR: HENRY KLEIN!!!

The latest entry into Kansas City's Mayoral Race will undoubtedly bring more passion and energy to the contest than any other contender.

Henry Klein is running for Mayor. 

Again.



Recently, I was able to have an informative conversation with the candidate and listen to a great deal of his strategy which is sure to keep this Cowtown captivated during the upcoming campaign season.

What stands out most to me:

AT THIS MOMENT HENRY KLEIN IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE RUNNING FOR MAYOR WHO DOES NOT REPRESENT A SPECIAL INTEREST!!!

Admittedly, I'm inclined to joke about the entire electoral process as long as Mayor Funky is involved. But I think Klein's lack of special interest connections deserves consideration given that local Democracy has devolved into nothing more than a circus of competing selfish constituencies throwing their clout and cash around like drunken bullies. What's more impressive to me is that Klein seems to have learned a lot from his pricey first attempt and seems poised to capitalize on a race that's going to boil down to a name recognition contest.

"I'm very passionate about this race; under the current administration I think that local government has declined to a point where it has become nearly unmanageable," Klein said. "Nearly four years ago Kansas City was at a crucial point where we really could have moved forward. That didn't happen. The next four years are too important to waste."

Klein sketched out some of his campaign platform which seems to hit on all of the issues residents deem important. Expect Klein to talk extensively about Housing, Education and Public Safety.

Klein's experience in Housing is exceptionally noteworthy. He's a board member of Habitat for Humanity and was influential in bringing ReStore to the Waldo area. He plans to use that experience in helping achieve his vision for Kansas City.

And because he's had four years to think about it, Klein is able to eloquently articulate his vision for Kansas City. I'm probably not doing it justice, but it was interesting to hear the local business dude opine about creating public/private/non-profit partnerships to weather Kansas City through the ongoing Great Recession that's going to be around a lot longer than anyone would like to admit.

Even better . . .

HENRY KLEIN PROMISES TO CALL ALL OF THE OTHER MAYORAL CANDIDATES ON THEIR BULLSHIT!!!

If he carries through on this intention then he will CERTAINLY make waves in this Cowtown political scene.

"Kansas City is a nice place full of nice people and we have a way of politely listening to nonsense and catchphrases," Klein said. "When I hear the phrase, 'Smart with the money' I'm gonna ask what exactly that means."

Because Klein isn't directly connected to a special interest, he's more likely to carry out his plans for a renegade campaign. Klein is already working with local, late night talk show host Darron Story. Teaming with the entertainment expert is sure to create a captivating campaign that's sure to attract attention of Kansas City voters.

Finally, if I haven't given away too much of his campaign strategy, I hope to be writing more about the Klein mayoral campaign that's already the most intriguing in Kansas City.

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Once again, tonight's playlist is dedicated to the increasingly crowded Kansas City Mayoral field and a hope that the candidates will be pushed to "keep it real."

As always, thank you for reading and have a safe and fun weekend.