Kansas City Charter Change Coming Soon

Now . . . We talked about the Parks Board fighting for their life last week. 

Two things about this story . . .

It's interesting to watch Northeast News join the KC media collective . . . Which is decidedly progressive and not always in line with far more traditional Northeast News editorials. 

More importantly . . . This look at a rushed process deserves more attention given that Mayor & council aren't giving locals much of a say . . . Check-it . . .

Before May 18, the commission must decide which measures to recommend to the Kansas City Council for a vote. A radical change in the governance of the Department of Parks and Recreation was on the table, but has been pulled by the mayor’s office.

Kansas City reviews its charter every 10 years. The last time it happened in 2013, the commission took five months to review the proposal. This year, the process has been condensed to just over a month.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KC's fast-moving charter review considers drastic changes to elections

By Josh Merchant Without much fanfare, Kansas City's nine-member Charter Review Commission has been discussing changes that could make it harder to recall officials, challenge City Council votes and propose citizen initiatives. Before May 18, the commission must decide which measures to recommend to the Kansas City Council for a vote.