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Town Halls
In an effort to be an accessible Mayor, Mayor Mark Funkhouser holds regular Town Hall meetings, usually on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Since he took office on May 1, 2007, Mayor Funkhouser has held over 90 town hall meetings and hosted thousands of citizens.
At a typical town hall meeting the Mayor will speak for 10-15 minutes on issues related to Kansas City government. Then he will take questions for the balance of an hour. Questions can range from constituent service issues to policy discussions. The Mayor enjoys the feedback and the chance to hear directly from residents. On this page you will find a schedule for upcoming town hall meetings, a recap of town halls from the past, and a way to setup your own town hall meeting with Mayor Mark Funkhouser.
Upcoming Town HallsSeptember 8, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.Host: Villa Ventura Independent & Assisted Living, 12100 Wornall Road September 9, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.KC Soap Box Derby, 4600 Eastern Ave. September 22, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.
Grand Court Kansas City Senior Living, 501 W. 107th St. September 29, 2010Bethel Baptist Church, 3700 N.E. Barry Road
How to host a town hall meeting If you would like to host a town hall meeting with Mayor Funkhouser please contact us at townhalls@kcmo.org
Some past Town Halls
(click each meeting for available recaps and photo galleries)
Anyone can host a town hall, but here are some suggested groups:Neighborhood organizations Social groups (e.g. garden or book clubs) Political clubs Unions Businesses Senior organizations or centers
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Mayor Mark Funkhouser attended a town hall session on Aug. 26 at Harmony Vineyard Church in the Northland. Those who attended asked questions about city sidewalks, the Port Authority of Kansas City, the potential recall of the earnings tax and other issues. The statewide election on the earnings tax, which is being financed and pushed by St. Louis billionaire Rex Sinquefield, is scheduled for Nov. 2. "It's designed to just destroy Kansas City," Mayor Funkhouser told the crowd. "I'm opposed to it and will fight with every tool I have." |
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Read a copy of Mayor Funkhouser's 2010 State of the City address here.
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Contact with the residents of Kansas City is what keeps me grounded. Real people living in the real world know what they want from their city government. I want to hear how you feel about the issues affecting your neighborhood, your businesses, and your families. Good communication is a two-way street. I hope we can keep all lanes open between my office and the people I serve.
Communicate with the Mayor
Standard E-Mail:
mayor@kcmo.org
Ask the Mayor a Question:
askthemayor@kcmo.org
Schools First
schoolsfirst@kcmo.org
Apply for a Board or Commission:
appointments@kcmo.org
Suggest a Town Hall Location:
townhalls@kcmo.org
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